Solution Architect
Location: Christchurch or Frimley (Hybrid and flexible working options available)
Salary: Competitive (depending on skills and experience)
Overview:
Within a world of evolving threats and rapidly advancing technology, this Solution Architect role offers a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of innovation. You’ll join a leading defence technology organisation, contributing to solutions that help safeguard national and international interests.
You’ll work as part of the Digital Intelligence team, collaborating with colleagues and clients on complex technical challenges, influencing requirements, and delivering creative, value-driven solutions in a stimulating and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Designing end-to-end digital defence solutions that meet customer and end-user requirements
* Collaborating with bidding, sales, and third-party teams to deliver innovative, achievable, and cost-effective solutions
* Documenting high- and low-level solution designs aligned with customer needs
* Writing compelling technical proposals to support bids and pre-sales activities
* Presenting solutions and influencing customer strategies and technical direction
* Staying informed of emerging technologies, trends, and innovations within the defence and digital space
Skills and Experience:
* Strong technical understanding of digital technologies and integration strategies within defence or similar sectors
* Proven ability to problem-solve, research, and make sound technical decisions
* Domain knowledge of defence projects or programmes (UK MOD/NATO familiarity desirable)
* Commercial awareness and business acumen to deliver cost-effective, high-value solutions
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal
* Degree-level education in a relevant technology field (or equivalent experience)#
About You:
* Experience working within the defence sector
* Proven record of defining and delivering complex customer solutions
* Experience collaborating with account or business development teams
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive pension and flexible working options, you’ll have access to a wide range of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits — including private healthcare, a green car scheme, employee share plans, and various discounts. Annual incentives may also be available.
About the Digital Intelligence Team:
The Digital Intelligence division is a leading provider of secure defence solutions and services, employing thousands of experts across multiple countries. The team works collaboratively to address complex challenges in a rapidly changing world — enabling governments, defence partners, and organisations to achieve digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
Additional Information:
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance, with continuous residency in the UK for the past five to ten years depending on the required vetting level.
Closing Date: 22nd October 2025