iO are seeking an eDV Cleared Solution Architect to support a client of ours on an important, security-focused programme working out of Cheltenham.
This role is ideal if you enjoy owning technical direction and strengthening the integrity of solutions end-to-end, this is an opportunity to make a huge difference.
Start: ASAP
Location: Cheltenham - on site
Rate/Salary: £650 - £750 per day, Inside IR35 or £90,000 - £95,000 per annum if permanent
Essential Skills & Experience
- Active eDV Clearance
- Strong understanding of how to design secure solutions for sensitive environments within Government or Defence
- Ability to translate requirements into architecture that teams can deliver against
- Experience producing architecture artefacts (e.g., diagrams, system descriptions, interface definitions, design rationale)
- Knowledge of common architectural frameworks and modelling approaches
- Exposure to cloud or hybrid architectures within secure constraints
- Familiarity with assurance, governance, and evidence-based compliance practices
- Experience with integration-heavy systems (APIs, services, event/data flows)
- Strong documentation and configuration control habits
