Job summary
Solutions Architect out of Cheltenham or London. eDV clearance required.
Key skills required for this role
Solutions Architect - eDV Clearance
Important
Solutions Architect - eDV required
Job description
Our client, an expanding consultancy in the defence sector, is seeking a talented and motivated eDV Solutions Architect. This permanent role involves working closely with government clients across Cyber Security, National Security, Law Enforcement, and Telecommunications to develop innovative solutions. As a Solution Architect, you will design, develop and implement solutions that meet specialised requirements while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
2. Facilitate workshops and meetings such as risk analysis, technical design workshops, and requirements elicitation
3. Design and plan the lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes
4. Train and advise clients in Solutions Architecture best practices
5. Organise and coordinate technical resources and third parties/vendors for effective delivery of projects
6. Deliver and manage high quality Solution Architecture documentation
7. Prepare presentations and reports for senior management
8. Build and maintain strong relations with clients and key stakeholders
9. Analyse, manage, mitigate, and treat risks to reduce impact on projects
10. Build and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
11. Provide expert input to bids and proposals, scoping future work
12. Provide technical leadership and guidance to colleagues and clients
Job Requirements:
13. DV Clearance
14. Degree level educated, or significant relevant experience
15. Experience working as an engineer within IT, infrastructure, networking, systems or related fields
16. Experience working in a consultancy, systems integrator or public sector organisation
17. Experience desirable in defence, public sector, national security or law enforcement organisations
18. Understanding of common tools, standards, and methodologies for delivering systems and solutions (e.g., CI/CD, agile development)
19. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
20. Outstanding organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
21. Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
22. Opportunity to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation
23. Professional development and growth opportunities
24. Collaborative and innovative work environment
25. Recognition and respect within the company
Location:
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