Technical Architect
months +
% on site in Reading
+Inside IR35
+ 650 - 750 a day
+SC cleared role
Skills:
+SC clearance
+MOD experience
+TOGAF
We're looking for a Technical Architect to take the lead in defining, developing, and guiding the delivery of complex, secure systems and services. You'll act as a trusted technical authority-balancing customer needs, architectural principles, and security standards to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
What You'll Do
* Serve as the technical authority across systems and services, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions.
* Define and evolve architectures aligned with business objectives and secure-by-design principles.
* Contribute to strategic roadmaps, spotting opportunities for innovation and technology insertion.
* Lead technical reviews, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for critical design decisions.
* Mentor and coach architects and engineers, raising technical capability across teams.
* Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
* Support business development, contributing to technical designs, bids, and proposals.
* Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches within the architecture community.
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience in system and service architecture (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, or cloud).
* Strong understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards.
* Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF.
* Experience delivering within Agile or SAFe environments.
* The ability to influence strategy, guide technical direction, and mentor others.
* Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
Desirable
* Industry certifications (TOGAF, ArchiMate) or vendor certifications (AWS, Azure, Cisco, VMware).
* Experience contributing to enterprise technology roadmaps and modernisation initiatives.
* Exposure to DevSecOps, cloud-native, or automation approaches.
* Experience in service design and operational transformation.
* Confident presenting at technical boards or industry conferences.
If you'd like to discuss this Technical Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
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