Solutions Architect

Company: Meritus
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Location: Andover
Job Description:

MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Solution Architect to join our client supporting the delivery of secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector.

  • Lead solution architecture activities across a range of complex technology projects and programmes
  • Support legacy application modernisation and migration initiatives
  • Produce high-level solution designs, architectural documentation, and technical artefacts
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, delivery, and business teams
  • Engage with Defence and Government stakeholders to ensure successful technical delivery
  • Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, scalability, and performance requirements
  • Contribute to architectural governance, standards, and best practice across programmes

Skills / experience required:

  • Strong experience operating as a Solution Architect within Defence, Government, or other secure environments
  • Previous experience working with Army or MOD systems
  • Knowledge of secure development and architecture principles
  • Understanding of OWASP, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and GDPR
  • Experience delivering complex technology transformation or modernisation programmes
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working within SFIA-aligned delivery environments
  • Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud-based technologies
  • Experience supporting full project lifecycles from requirements through to delivery
  • Understanding of secure hosting, infrastructure, or application environments

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical technology solutions across the Defence sector, with the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives in a highly secure environment.

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Posted: May 24th, 2026