SC Cleared Technical Architect

iO Associates

Crawley, UK

2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary to permanent

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

£208,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

careerjet.co.uk

Tech stack

Active Directory Active Directory Federation Services Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Continuous Integration Data Architecture DevOps Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)

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OAuth Open Web Application Security Openid Connect Cloud Services Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Software Engineering Data Streaming Web Services Archimate Togaf Real Time Data Microservices

Job description

I’m looking for an experienced Technical Architect with Active SC Clearance to support the delivery of complex digital transformation programmes within a secure Defence environment. This is a high-profile role requiring a blend of hands-on technical expertise, solution architecture leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance across large-scale enterprise platforms and cloud-based services., * Own the end-to-end technical design of complex systems and services

Produce and maintain architectural artefacts using Sparx Enterprise Architect
Define solution architectures aligned to business objectives and technical strategy
Provide technical governance, assurance, and design authority across delivery teams
Lead architecture activities throughout the software development lifecycle
Evaluate technology options, identify risks, and provide recommendations to stakeholders
Support pre-sales activities, bid responses, and client engagements
Mentor engineering and architecture teams, promoting best practices and innovation
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and architectural standards

Requirements

Proven experience as a Technical Architect within large-scale enterprise or government environments
Strong background in secure software delivery
Experience creating architecture models and documentation using Sparx EA
Experience designing cloud-native solutions on Azure and/or AWS
Expertise in microservices, APIs, web services, and modern integration patterns
Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and agile delivery methodologies
Experience with identity and access management technologies including OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, Active Directory, ADFS, and LDAP
Strong understanding of security best practices, including OWASP, NCSC guidance, and secure-by-design principles
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders

Desirable:

TOGAF, ArchiMate, Azure, AWS, or other relevant architecture certifications
Experience delivering AI-enabled solutions
Experience with real-time data integration, event streaming, and IoT architectures
Data architecture experience