Job Description
MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Solution Architect to join our client supporting the delivery of secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector.
SOLUTION ARCHITECT - 10 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO £800 PER DAY - OUTSIDE IR35 - ANDOVER (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT
* Lead solution architecture activities across a range of complex technology projects and programmes
* Support legacy application modernisation and migration initiatives
* Produce high-level solution designs, architectural documentation, and technical artefacts
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, delivery, and business teams
* Engage with Defence and Government stakeholders to ensure successful technical delivery
* Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, scalability, and performance requirements
* Contribute to architectural governance, standards, and best practice across programmes
Skills / experience required:
* Strong experience operating as a Solution Architect within Defence, Government, or other secure environments
* Previous experience working with Army or MOD systems
* Knowledge of secure development and architecture principles
* Understanding of OWASP, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and GDPR
* Experience delivering complex technology transformation or modernisation programmes
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
* Experience working within SFIA-aligned delivery environments
* Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud-based technologies
* Experience supporting full project lifecycles from requirements through to delivery
* Understanding of secure hosting, infrastructure, or application environments
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical technology solutions across the Defence sector, with the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives in a highly secure environment.