DV cleared Big Data Solution Architect - Tier 1 IT/Tech Provider - MOD, HO, ISAR

Hiring Big Data Solution Architect Hiring| London, Cheltenham, Manchester, Ipswich | “Live” DV Clearance essential - Circa £80,000 + Allowance + Bonus + Pension & Package ** Build the platforms that protect critical national infrastructure.

We’re hiring an experienced Big Data Solution Architect to help design and evolve a large-scale cyber security data platform used to process and analyse vast amounts of critical information.

This is a rare opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, influence architecture decisions, and solve genuinely complex engineering challenges within a highly skilled technical team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Architecting scalable, resilient big data platforms
• Designing modern infrastructure using Kubernetes and container technologies
• Driving automation through Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
• Working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver robust technical solutions
• Supporting the evolution of high-performance data platforms used in cyber security environments
• Mentoring engineers and helping shape technical best practice

We’re looking for experience in:

• Linux administration
• Kubernetes
• Docker & container technologies
• Big Data platforms & Data Lakes
• Infrastructure as Code
• Python or Bash scripting
• DevOps & Agile delivery
• Monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana or Loki
• Cloud infrastructure and distributed systems

Experience with technologies such as Spark, Trino, Hive or Airflow would be a significant advantage.

Why apply?

• Work on genuinely mission-critical technology
• Solve complex engineering problems at scale
• Influence architecture and technology strategy
• Collaborate with some of the UK’s brightest engineers
• Hybrid working with excellent long-term career development

Please note

Due to the nature of this work, applicants must be eligible for UK Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance, which typically requires 10 years of continuous UK residency.

If you’re an experienced Solution Architect or Senior Infrastructure Engineer looking for your next technical challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of this work, applicants must be eligible for UK Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance, which typically requires 10 years of continuous UK residency.