Location: Crawley or Reading (2 days per week onsite)
Rate: Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: Initial 6-month contract
I'm looking for an experienced Technical Architect with Active SC Clearance to support the delivery of complex digital transformation programmes within a secure Defence environment.
This is a high-profile role requiring a blend of hands‑on technical expertise, solution architecture leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance across large-scale enterprise platforms and cloud‑based services.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the end‑to‑end technical design of complex systems and services
* Produce and maintain architectural artefacts using Sparx Enterprise Architect
* Define solution architectures aligned to business objectives and technical strategy
* Provide technical governance, assurance, and design authority across delivery teams
* Lead architecture activities throughout the software development lifecycle
* Evaluate technology options, identify risks, and provide recommendations to stakeholders
* Support pre‑sales activities, bid responses, and client engagements
* Mentor engineering and architecture teams, promoting best practices and innovation
* Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and architectural standards
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Technical Architect within large‑scale enterprise or government environments
* Strong background in secure software delivery
* Experience creating architecture models and documentation using Sparx EA
* Experience designing cloud‑native solutions on Azure and/or AWS
* Expertise in microservices, APIs, web services, and modern integration patterns
* Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and agile delivery methodologies
* Experience with identity and access management technologies including OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, Active Directory, ADFS, and LDAP
* Strong understanding of security best practices, including OWASP, NCSC guidance, and secure‑by‑design principles
* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders
Desirable
* TOGAF, ArchiMate, Azure, AWS, or other relevant architecture certifications
* Experience delivering AI‑enabled solutions
* Experience with real‑time data integration, event streaming, and IoT architectures
* Data architecture experience
Please don't hesitate to apply now for more information if you hold the relevant clearance!
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