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# Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Meritus
- **Location:** Stevenage, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control, Data Streaming, PTC Windchill, Reliability of Systems, SC Clearance, Engineering Base, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225835550/solutions-architect

## About the Role

* Solution Architect, Technical Architect or Systems Architect experience.
 * Experience within Defence, Aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.
 * Strong architecture modelling and technical documentation skills.
 * Knowledge of DCC, Def Stan 05-138, Cyber Essentials or defence cyber assurance.
 * Experience with IAM, RBAC, configuration management and system resilience.
 * UK SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Desirable:

 * Experience with PLM / ALM systems such as PTC Windchill, IBM ELM, DOORS or Siemens Teamcenter.
 * Knowledge of ISO 27001 or NIST.
 * Previous security accreditation, certification or technical audit experience.

## Description

SOLUTION ARCHITECT - DEFENCE MANUFACTURING / CYBER - UP TO £600 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35) - 12 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT - HYBRID 3 DAYS PER WEEK ON-SITE - STEVENAGE OR BOLTON - SC CLEARANCE ELIGIBLE

We're looking for a Solution Architect / Technical Architect with experience across Defence Manufacturing, engineering applications and cyber security. You'll map and document complex PLM, ALM and engineering systems, ensuring architectures, integrations and data flows meet UK defence security and DCC requirements.

The role is a 12 month initial contract & can be based at either the organisations Stevenage or Bolton sites.

Responsibilities:

 * Map engineering application architectures, integrations, data flows and dependencies.
 * Assess systems against DCC controls and identify remediation requirements.
 * Produce architecture diagrams, technical specifications and DCC evidence.
 * Design and document IAM, RBAC, asset management and configuration controls.
 * Support resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity requirements.
 * Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT and Cyber Security stakeholders.