Our client a leading aerospace and security company are now looking for 3 technical architects. SC cleared candidates preferred.
What you will do as a Technical Architect
· Act as the technical authority for systems and services.
· Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, architecture principles, and secure-by-design standards.
· Contribute to divisional and line-of-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 Technical Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community.
· Represent client at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
· Support business winning, including technical design, bids, and proposal development.
· Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community.
What you’ll bring
· Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated systems and services.
· Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
Core areas (must have):
· Proven experience in system and service architecture in a domain (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud)
· Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF)
· Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards
· Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments
· Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community
Desirable:
· Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate)
· Vendor certifications (e.g. AWS, Azure, Cisco, VMware)
· Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy
· Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation
· Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches
· Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences
Location
This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.