Technical Architect
Technical ArchitectCentral Government Programme | Defence Environment Andover HQ (2 days onsite per week) £110,000 - £120,000 + package SC Clearance requiredOverviewAn opportunity has opened for a Technical Architect to join a high-security central government programme supporting a major defence-related capability. This is a hands-on architecture role where you will take ownership of complex system design across large-scale, secure environments, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned to wider enterprise strategy.You will operate across multi-disciplinary teams, providing technical leadership from early concept through to delivery, governance, and ongoing optimisation.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will:Lead the end-to-end technical design of complex systems and servicesDefine, review, and assure architectural solutions across the full delivery lifecycleProvide governance and technical oversight across development and integration activityConduct impact assessments, design reviews, and risk evaluation of solution changesTranslate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure architecturesEnsure adherence to enterprise standards, security principles, and regulatory requirementsApply architectural principles across software, infrastructure, cloud, and integration layersSupport secure solution design aligned to government and defence security standardsContribute to architecture boards, governance forums, and technical decision-makingProvide mentoring, guidance, and architectural leadership to delivery teamsSupport pre-sales / bid activity including solution shaping, estimation, and client engagementEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements across platforms and servicesLead or support proof of concepts and technical demonstrationsTechnical EnvironmentStrong experience required in:Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)DevOps / CI/CD toolchains and practicesMicroservices and web services architectureREST, SOAP, JSON-based integrationsIdentity and access management (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Active Directory, LDAP, ADFS)Secure application development (Java or .NET)Agile delivery environmentsAPI-driven architecturesSecurity frameworks and principles (OWASP, NCSC guidance)Data protection and GDPR-compliant designDesirable ExperienceDefence, central government or highly regulated environmentsSC cleared environmentsData architecture and modern data platformsReal-time data integration, APIs, streaming or IoTAI or emerging technology solutionsPublic sector procurement / bid support exposureIndustry certifications (AWS, Azure, Microsoft or equivalent)About YouHas operated as a Technical Architect or Senior Solution Architect in complex environmentsCan operate across both hands-on technical design and stakeholder engagementUnderstands how to balance security, scalability, and delivery constraintsIs confident working in governance-heavy, regulated environmentsCan influence senior stakeholders and translate complexity into clear decisions
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