eDV Cleared Architect – Contract
Location: London / Cheltenham / Manchester – Hybrid
Rate: Up to £800 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Clearance:Active eDV Clearance Required
Contract: Initial 6 months, with potential extension
We are currently working with a leading organisation within the UK public sector who are looking for an experienced Architect with active eDV clearance to join a highly secure and technically complex programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Architecture professional to work on high-profile projects within the Defence / National Security / Public Sector space.
Key Responsibilities
Define and develop technical architecture solutions aligned with business and programme objectives.
Lead the design of complex technology solutions across large-scale programmes.
Produce high-quality architecture documentation, technical designs and architecture diagrams.
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to engineering and delivery teams.
Work closely with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
Assess existing systems and architectures and identify opportunities for improvement and modernisation.
Ensure solutions meet appropriate security, governance and technical standards.
Support technical decision-making and provide recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with development, infrastructure, security, data and delivery teams.
Ensure architectural decisions are clearly documented and communicated.
Contribute to technical strategy, standards and best practice.
Essential Skills & Experience
Active eDV clearance – essential.
Strong commercial experience working as an Architect, Solution Architect, Technical Architect, Enterprise Architect or similar.
Proven experience designing complex technical solutions.
Strong understanding of enterprise technology and architecture principles.
Experience working across multiple technology domains and integrating complex systems.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to produce clear and detailed technical architecture documentation.
Experience working within complex, highly secure or regulated environments.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Desirable Experience
Previous experience within Defence, Government or National Security.
Experience working on UK public sector programmes.
Cloud, infrastructure, software, data or security architecture experience.
TOGAF or another recognised architecture framework.
Experience working within large-scale transformation or modernisation programmes.
Experience operating within highly secure environments.
The Opportunity
Up to £800 per day
Outside IR35
Hybrid working
London, Cheltenham or Manchester
Initial 6-month contract
Potential for extension
High-profile public sector programme
Highly secure and technically challenging environment
Active eDV clearance required
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, active eDV clearance is essential.
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