Solution Architect (Zero Trust Data Format) – Defence – Contract – Outside IR35

Company: Talent Locker
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Location: Farnborough
Job Description:

Overview

Solution Architect (Zero Trust Data Format) – Defence – Contract – Outside IR35, Farnborough/Hybrid, £700-800 per day.

Responsibilities

You’ll lead solution design from user requirements through architecture, assurance, and implementation. The role combines hands-on technical contribution with architectural ownership, working across both hardware and software-based cross-domain approaches.

You’ll apply NCSC patterns and guidance for secure data transfer, assess product marketplaces, define bespoke components, and communicate complex designs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key experience

  • Cross Domain Solution design, testing, and assurance
  • Zero Trust Data Format
  • NCSC guidance for secure data import and export
  • MOD systems and assurance processes
  • Strong cryptography and PKI knowledge
  • Secure, hardened systems in regulated or air-gapped environments

VMware Cloud Foundation, Windows Server/Desktop, containerisation, PKI, HSMs, micro-segmentation, microservices, zero-trust principles, and secure networking.

Experience with Defence Digital, data-centric security, hardsec cross domain appliances, and cloud automation is highly desirable.

Qualifications / Required experience

  • Zero Trust Data Format
  • Cross Domain Solution design, testing, and assurance
  • NCSC guidance for secure data transfer
  • MOD systems and assurance processes
  • Strong cryptography and PKI knowledge
  • Secure, hardened systems in regulated or air-gapped environments

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Defense and Space
  • Manufacturing and Technology
  • Information and Media

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Posted: April 11th, 2026