DV Cleared Design Authority Solution Architect

Job Title: DV Cleared Design Authority Solution Architect Location: Type: Contract Security Clearance: Active DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance required Salary / Rate: 700-875Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and security-cleared Design Authority Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end technical architecture and assurance of critical systems in secure environments. This strategic role requires broad architectural expertise, stakeholder influence, and a strong understanding of delivering resilient, secure, and scalable enterprise solutions.As a Design Authority, you will act as the primary technical decision-maker, ensuring that all design outputs are cohesive, compliant, and aligned with business goals, technology standards, and security requirements.Key Responsibilities: Act as the technical design lead and final authority for all architectural decisions within the scope of the programme or solutionDefine, own, and maintain the solution architecture roadmap, ensuring coherence across platforms and servicesProvide governance and assurance across all architectural artefacts, including HLDs, LLDs, interface specifications, and design patternsEngage with stakeholders to ensure business, security, and operational requirements are effectively captured and translated into viable designsLead architecture reviews, technical assessments, and design sign-off processesOversee the selection and integration of technologies, platforms, and toolsEnsure architecture adheres to best practices for security, performance, resilience, and scalabilityCollaborate with delivery, security, and operational teams to support implementation and ongoing evolution of the architectureMitigate technical risks and ensure effective change control over the design baselineEssential Skills & Experience: Active DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) is essentialProven experience in a Design Authority or Lead Architect role within secure or critical national infrastructure environmentsStrong background in enterprise solution architecture across infrastructure, application, and integration layersDeep knowledge of architectural frameworks and standards (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA, NIST)Track record of leading the technical design of complex, high-availability systemsExperience working with cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), hybrid, and legacy platformsExcellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge business and technical domainsSkilled in producing high-quality architectural documentation and leading design reviewsStrong awareness of security architecture principles and secure system design practicesDesirable: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, SABSA)Experience with DevSecOps and automated delivery pipelinesUnderstanding of Zero Trust architecture and modern identity/access management modelsExperience in highly regulated industries such as finance, energy, aerospace, or telecomsFamiliarity with agile and hybrid delivery methodologiesTPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-04