Solutions Architect - Public Sector - SC Clearance - 6 month contract (inside IR35) - Glasgow Hybrid
I have an immediate opportunity for a hands-on Solution Architect to lead the design of a critical IT platform for our public sector client in Scotland.
Due to the urgency and nature of the role, candidates who hold active SC clearance are strongly preferred.
The role requires both high-level architectural leadership and practical technical expertise, including the ability to work closely with engineering teams and resolve complex technical challenges.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide architectural leadership across programmes and technical domains
* Oversee solution delivery and ensure alignment with enterprise principles
* Define and review solution designs, ensuring standards are met
* Guide teams on best practice and maintain traceability from requirements to designs
* Develop and maintain architecture governance, templates and reference models
* Support continuous improvement and adoption of emerging trends
Essential experience:
1. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence at senior level
2. Hands-on experience in technical and solution architecture across agile and waterfall delivery
3. Broad understanding of Microsoft and Linux technologies across physical, virtual and containerised environmen...