The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect to act as a technical authority across complex systems and services.
What You’ll Do
* Act as the technical authority for systems and services across multiple programmes.
* Define, evolve, and govern architectures that align customer requirements with security and architectural best practice.
* Contribute to divisional and business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.
* Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions.
* Mentor and coach architects and engineers, raising capability across the technical community.
* Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
* Support business development activities, including technical design, bids, and proposal development.
* Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience in system and service architecture within one or more domains (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud).
* Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF.
* Knowledge of 3GPP technical standards.
* Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards.
* Experience shaping architectures in Agile or SAFe delivery environments.
* Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community.
Desirable Experience
* Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate).
* Vendor certifications (e.g. AWS).
* Knowledge of mission-critical communications, emergency services environments, or related standards.
* Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy.
* Experience working in international or multi-stakeholder environments.
* Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation.
* Exposure to cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps, and automation.
* Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences.
This is not an exhaustive list. We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but demonstrate a strong technical foundation, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow.