Title: Senior Solution Architect
Rate: Up to £600 per day Outside IR35 (1 year initially!)
Location: London (3 days on site)
SC Clearance Eligible / Active Clearance Preferred
iO Associates is currently partnered with an independent security consultancy delivering a major cross-government secure IT transformation programme, and they’re looking to bring in an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join one of their secure delivery squads.
This is an opportunity to work on high-impact national infrastructure projects, helping architect secure private cloud environments and modernise critical end‑user services within highly secure public sector environments.
The role will suit someone who enjoys being hands‑on within delivery teams, shaping architectural direction while collaborating closely with engineers, stakeholders, and Agile squads to deliver secure, scalable solutions at pace.
Key Experience
Solution architecture within secure or regulated environments
On‑premises, hybrid cloud, and enterprise integration architectures
Microservices and distributed systems
Security‑focused solution design and assurance
Agile / Scrum delivery environments
Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership
Public sector, government, defence, or secure programme experience
Bonus Experience
Kubernetes or Google Dedicated Cloud (GDC)
Disconnected / air‑gapped environments
GDS standards, NCSC guidance, or Cabinet Office governance
SAFe Agile environments / PI Planning
TOGAF, AWS, or Google Cloud certifications
Active SC Clearance or above
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