SC Cleared Technical Architect

Location: Crawley or Reading (2 days per week onsite)Rate: Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35)Duration: Initial 6-month contract

I’m looking for an experienced Technical Architect with Active SC Clearance to support the delivery of complex digital transformation programmes within a secure Defence environment.

This is a high-profile role requiring a blend of hands‑on technical expertise, solution architecture leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance across large-scale enterprise platforms and cloud‑based services.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end technical design of complex systems and services
• Produce and maintain architectural artefacts using Sparx Enterprise Architect
• Define solution architectures aligned to business objectives and technical strategy
• Provide technical governance, assurance, and design authority across delivery teams
• Lead architecture activities throughout the software development lifecycle
• Evaluate technology options, identify risks, and provide recommendations to stakeholders
• Support pre‑sales activities, bid responses, and client engagements
• Mentor engineering and architecture teams, promoting best practices and innovation
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and architectural standards

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect within large‑scale enterprise or government environments
• Strong background in secure software delivery
• Experience creating architecture models and documentation using Sparx EA
• Experience designing cloud‑native solutions on Azure and/or AWS
• Expertise in microservices, APIs, web services, and modern integration patterns
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and agile delivery methodologies
• Experience with identity and access management technologies including OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, Active Directory, ADFS, and LDAP
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including OWASP, NCSC guidance, and secure‑by‑design principles
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders

Desirable

• TOGAF, ArchiMate, Azure, AWS, or other relevant architecture certifications
• Experience delivering AI‑enabled solutions
• Experience with real‑time data integration, event streaming, and IoT architectures
• Data architecture experience

Please don’t hesitate to apply now for more information if you hold the relevant clearance!

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