IT & Software

Senior Solution Architect

Synergize Consulting Limited

Bristol · England · United Kingdom

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Senior Solutions Architect Bristol – 2 days per week onsite Security clearance is essential Contract until April 2027 Up to £104 per hour Inside IR35 Are you an experienced

security cleared Senior Solutions Architect

looking to shape secure, integrated solutions across complex, mission-critical programmes? A leading defence prime are looking for a

Security Cleared Senior Solutions Architect

to provide technical leadership across major programmes, influence architectural strategy, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient and future-ready. Key Responsibilities: ·

Lead solution architecture across large-scale and multi-project programmes. ·

Design and evolve secure, integrated architectures spanning infrastructure, applications, data, networking and cloud. ·

Influence technical strategy, technology roadmaps and future technology insertion. ·

Lead technical reviews, architecture assessments, trade-off studies and risk evaluations. ·

Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and secure-by-design standards. ·

Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards and industry events. ·

Support business development, bids and proposal development through technical solution strategy. ·

Champion architectural best practice, design reuse and model-based approaches. Essential Skills & Experience ·

Extensive experience in solution architecture across multiple technical domains, including infrastructure, applications, data, networking and cloud. ·

Strong understanding of enterprise and solution architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, MODAF or NAF. ·

Advanced knowledge of secure system design principles and cyber security standards. ·

Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments. ·

Proven ability to influence technical strategy and provide architectural leadership. ·

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with senior customers and technical leadership teams. ·

Experience mentoring, coaching and developing technical communities. ·

Relevant architecture or cloud certifications, such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, AWS or Azure. ·

Experience developing technology roadmaps and contributing to enterprise strategy. ·

Knowledge of service design, operational transformation and digital modernisation. ·

Exposure to cloud-native technologies, DevSecOps and automation. ·

Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums or industry conferences. ·

Previous experience within the government or defence sector. If you have a strong background in multi-domain solution architecture, secure-by-design principles and technical leadership.

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