> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2871155-solution-architect-x2-15366](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2871155-solution-architect-x2-15366). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect x2 - 15366 - **Company:** Unitedkingdom - **Location:** Wiltshire, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Federated Identity Management, High-Level Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Metadata, Microsoft Office, Public Key Infrastructure, Role-Based Access Control - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/solution-architect-x2-15366/47105291 ## About the Role Salary: £Please provide competitive rate Location: Wiltshire - 4 days on site per week Contracting Authority: Government Client Contract Length: 01/10/2026 - 31/03/2028 (A total of 318days based on this start date. 108days until 31/03/2027 and 210days from 01/04/2027 - 31/03/#####) Clearance: SC/DV Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience At least 5 years demonstrable experience in Solution Architecture roles delivering complex infrastructure, networking, interoperability, or secure information systems within the last 5 years. Demonstrable experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technical solutions from concept through implementation and transition. Strong experience producing and maintaining High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), architectural decision records, and supporting technical documentation. Detailed understanding of enterprise and solution architecture principles and frameworks. Experience designing secure solutions within Defence, Government or other regulated environments. Strong understanding of interoperability architectures, federation concepts, and coalition information-sharing requirements. Experience developing architectures that support information exchange across multiple security domains. Knowledge of Data Centric Security principles, policy-based information control, metadata-based handling controls, and auditability requirements. Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), Federated Identity and Access Management (FIAM), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models. Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), digital certificates, certificate trust chains, and associated cryptographic principles. Experience conducting architecture assessments, technical risk assessments, and technology evaluations. Experience working with engineering teams through design, build, integration, testing, and operational handover phases. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at both technical and senior leadership levels. Experience delivering against challenging timescales within large and complex organisations. Competency in MS Office Suite. Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help #J-18808-Ljbffr ## Related Videos - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)