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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Babcock International
- **Location:** Leicester, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £44,600 - £71,600
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Industry Standard Architecture, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Archimate
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://bfrss.org.uk/profiles/companies/92469//?show=2043616&showtype=VAC

## About the Role

* Proven experience in technical architecture and solution design using tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect and architecture such as ArchiMate or the C4 notation..
 * Strong understanding of information security principles, governance and architecture best practices.
 * Demonstrable experience designing and delivering complex systems integration solutions.
 * Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
 * Experience in systems modelling and architecture documentation., * Relevant qualification in technical architecture and solution design, such as the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture.

Advantageous:

 * Additional certifications in enterprise architecture, cyber security or enterprise systems

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.

## Description

As a Solution Architect, you'll play a key role in shaping technical solutions from concept through to deployment. Working within our architecture team, you'll translate business and technical requirements into robust solution designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements and operational needs.

Day-to-day, you'll be required to:

 * Defining solution architectures, system components, integration points and data flows for complex digital programmes.
 * Translating functional and non-functional requirements into high-level technical designs and architecture artefacts.
 * Presenting solution options and recommendations through stakeholder workshops, proposals and architecture reviews.
 * Leading technical assurance activities, managing risks and supporting delivery through implementation and deployment.
 * Collaborating with customers, software partners and internal teams to resolve complex technical challenges and ensure alignment with architecture standards.

This role is 37 hours per week and can be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol, or Leicester, with hybrid working patterns available and an expectation of approximately two days per week onsite., A Principal IT Architect is a lead-level professional role in the Systems Architects discipline of the IT and Digital role family. This role draws upon specialised depth and breadth of expertise to undertake complex assignments, and provides technical leadership and direction to junior roles. They may also lead teams of professional associates within the discipline