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# SC Cleared Technical Architect

- **Company:** iO Associates
- **Location:** Crawley, UK
- **Salary:** £208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** 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), 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
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gbd73b1a551a363eb03ca055b02387a0c8

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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