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# Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Frontier Resourcing
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Javaserver Pages, Network Security, Cloud Platform System, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Management, Unified Endpoint Management
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815043605-solutions-architect

## About the Role

* Proven experience within MoD or Defence environments
 * Experience working in a DEFSTAN 05-138 compliant environment & have some awareness of JSP 440
 * Awareness of Secure by Design (SbD) principles
 * Strong IT Infrastructure & Network background (infrastructure led focus), * Enterprise-grade Tier 1 hypervisors
 * Enterprise storage solutions
 * Secure networking environments
 * Cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft / Azure)
 * Endpoint configuration & deployment
 * On-premise and cloud-based infrastructure design, * Active SC Clearance (essential - no sponsorship available)
 * Sole British National
 * Available to work 4 days per week onsite in Bristol

This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting-edge defence programme, working on secure, mission-critical infrastructure within a highly technical team.

## Description

Infrastructure/ Technical Architect (Defence)

6 Month Initial Contract (Rolling)

Active SC Clearance Required

My client is a high-tech defence organisation based in Bristol. We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to support secure, high-assurance programmes.

The Role

This is a hands on Infrastructure/ Technical Architecture position focused on the design of secure on-premise and cloud-based environments within a defence setting.

You will play a key role in shaping and governing infrastructure solutions across secure infrastructure, ensuring compliance with defence standards and security frameworks.

 * Proven experience within MoD or Defence environments
 * Experience working in a DEFSTAN 05-138 compliant environment & have some awareness of JSP 440
 * Awareness of Secure by Design (SbD) principles
 * Strong IT Infrastructure & Network background (infrastructure led focus)

Technical Experience

Demonstrable experience across:

 * Enterprise-grade Tier 1 hypervisors
 * Enterprise storage solutions
 * Secure networking environments
 * Cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft / Azure)
 * Endpoint configuration & deployment
 * On-premise and cloud-based infrastructure design

Candidate Requirements

 * Active SC Clearance (essential - no sponsorship available)
 * Sole British National
 * Available to work 4 days per week onsite in Bristol

This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting-edge defence programme, working on secure, mission-critical infrastructure within a highly technical team.

If you meet the clearance and experience requirements and are available for contract work, we will welcome your application.


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