Title: Solutions Architect Solutions Architect Salary Range: £ 6 5,000 - £75 ,000 Location: Cambridge Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home. Frazer-Nash Consultancy is a well-established Systems Engineering, Technology & Management Consultancy. The business focuses on actions to reduce climate change as well as supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport. At Frazer-Nash we are value driven, we value our people, we deliver, we are people of integrity, we empower & we are a team of teams – if these values resonate with you then we could be the right company for you! We are recruiting a key member of our Cambridge team to join our rapidly growing Space and Intelligence Group. You will have the opportunity to work alongside key clients across Defence with a significant focus on national security and international collaboration. We are looking for a highly motivated and capable individual to join our growing team and help deliver the wide range of advanced requirements across UK Defence. What do we look for in a Solutions Architect? We are looking for an experienced candidate that can develop and implement solution architecture for complex projects within the Defence sector, ensuring they meet our customer's requirements and technical standards. The role of Solution Architect covers a range of specialisms and therefore we will consider applicants who have some of the following exposure: Working alongside Defence stakeholders to understand and document their requirements and translating them into technical architectures at project and enterprise scale - including creation of business, application, data and technology architecture viewpoints to support creation of enterprise solutions e.g. using TOGAF, Lean Six Sigma Six, Agile, Systems thinking. Design end-to-end workflows that incorporate multi-source intelligence data, satellite imagery, and real-time data streams into unified platforms. Evaluating target architecture, platforms, tools, processes and applying relevant data standards, policy and dataflow management processes. Analysing technical and business risks associated with solutions and developing mitigation strategies. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies in AI/ML, GEOINT, and data analytics to ensure solutions are innovative and mission-ready. Lead cross-functional teams in implementing scalable, secure, and interoperable systems, ensuring adherence to industry and regulatory standards. Presenting solutions to customers, stakeholders, and senior management. Requirements This role will be client facing and candidates are expected to work effectively in a consultancy environment. You will have a degree in a science, computing or engineering subject, or equivalent experience as well as professional qualifications in a relevant discipline. A background in Solution/Enterprise Architecture or a similar and have applied this skillset while working for a consultancy, services provider or systems integrator. Extensive experience in designing and delivering MoD data or GEOINT solutions, including working with classified or sensitive data environments. Experience with on-prem (e.g. VMWare) and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) is essential. Qualified candidates will require experience or proficiency for managing or contributing to bids and understand SAFe Agile delivery within a Defence Digital programme. Benefits We provide our people with a comprehensive benefits package that comprises : Happy To Talk Flexible Working 25 days' holiday entitlement Holiday purchase scheme Company pension scheme Targeted professional development Life assurance Private healthcare membership Bonus scheme linked into company performance Paid membership fees to a professional institution Support in attaining professional membership Cycle to work scheme Share purchase scheme Season rail ticket loan Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.