Solutions Architect in Corsham
Job Description
Corsham
£600–£650 per day Umbrella
12-month contract + likely extension
IR35: In Scope
Active DV Clearance
3 days per week onsite
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect – Secure Communications to support a major UK Defence programme focused on secure military messaging, legacy modernisation and migration to IP-based networks.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on secure communications architecture, interoperability and defence technology modernisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and assure HLDs, LLDs and target architectures.
- Design migration from legacy serial communications to IP networks.
- Develop secure, multi-domain messaging architectures.
- Work with STANAG 4406, STANAG 5066, ACP127 and DOI 103(s).
- Design solutions involving CDS, Guard gateways and PKI.
- Support NATO, Allied and CCEB/Five-Eyes interoperability.
- Provide technical assurance and independent architectural advice.
- Engage with senior technical and defence stakeholders.
Essential Experience
- Active DV clearance.
- Sole UK .
- Military communications / secure messaging architecture experience.
- Strong IP networking and cryptography knowledge.
- Experience migrating legacy communications to IP-based environments.
- Knowledge of MOD, NATO and military messaging standards.
- Strong HLD/LLD and architectural documentation experience.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical advisory skills.
Desirable: Maritime/tactical communications, cryptographic hardware lifecycle management and CCEB/Five-Eyes experience.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced DV-cleared Solution Architect looking for your next challenging Defence opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.