Details

• SC Clearance needed
• 6-Month Contract
• Outside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee solution assurance and accreditation across security, network and hosting platforms.
• Work with project teams and platform providers to track platform readiness and delivery impacts.
• Maintain architecture models in Sparx EA and documentation in SharePoint/Confluence.
• Produce and maintain future-state high-level designs and roadmaps.
• Engage senior stakeholders and collaborate with the wider architecture function.
• Enterprise/Solution Architecture background.
• Architectural modelling (Archimate / Sparx EA).
• Experience in client, healthcare or disconnected environments.
• Solution assurance and governance involvement.

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We are seeking VMware VCF Architects/Consultants to join our client on a contract basis.

Our client is one of the most certified independent VMware specialists in the UK, regularly delivering cutting-edge solutions across public and private sector organisations. They are consistently in need of VMware expertise for a range of projects, with contract durations ranging from 20 days to 12 months, depending on project demand and specialist skill sets.

The client has ongoing requirements for skilled consultants across the entire UK.

Key skills

• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5 or VCF 9) - architecture, deployment, life cycle management
• VMware Aria (Operations/Automation/Suite)
• VMware NSX - design, implementation, security, networking
• SDDC architecture and platform design
• Integration across compute, storage, networking, and automation layers

What you’ll do

• Architect scalable, secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms
• Lead design decisions and provide technical direction
• Deliver end-to-end VMware VCF implementations and upgrades
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver robust platforms
• Support automation, life cycle management, and operational best practice

Interested, intrigued, or want to find out more? Apply today so that we can start a conversation or call

Location: Harlow, Essex (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 12-month contract

Inside IR35

Role details:
Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled IT Solution Architect for a contract position. This role offers hybrid working based out of Harlow, with an expectation of at least 3 days a week onsite.

We require a candidate holding active SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our clients Architecture Team within the Digital Technology function. This role will be a key contributor to a major global ERP and connected systems transformation programme, operating in a highly regulated environment.

Working under the direction of the Lead Architect, the Solution Architect will serve as a trusted point of reference for the programme, helping translate business vision into robust technology designs while ensuring architectural coherence across applications, data, security, and integration landscapes.

Architecture & Design:-

• Develop high-quality solution architectures that align with enterprise standards and support the global ERP transformation and its connected systems.
• Ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, availability, and regulatory compliance.
• Produce architecture artefacts such as logical and physical diagrams, design decisions, roadmaps, and interface specifications.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership:-

• Work closely with the Lead Architect to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with strategic
• technology direction.
• Act as a point of architectural guidance for programme teams - clarifying solution intent, resolving design queries, and managing architectural risks.
• Engage business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, vendors, and security partners to ensure clarity and buy-in for architectural outcomes.

Data & Security:-

• Ensure data flows, data models, and data governance requirements are well understood and appropriately addressed in solution designs.
• Embed security-by-design principles, working with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to privacy, data protection, and system integrity.

Integration & Connected Systems:-

• Design integration patterns for ERP and satellite systems using modern integration platforms, APIs, messaging, and workflow capabilities.
• Ensure end-to-end process coherence across ERP and connected applications (e.g., HRIS, CRM, manufacturing systems, reporting platforms).

Governance & Compliance:-

• Apply enterprise architecture principles (TOGAF or similar) to ensure traceability, alignment, and structured decision-making.
• Support architecture governance forums, design reviews, and adherence to architectural standards.
• Ensure solutions meet the requirements of a highly regulated environment, including auditability, traceability, and compliance.

What we are looking for in you:

Essential:-

• Active SC clearance
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect working on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally global and multi-year.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and their integration across the enterprise ecosystem.
• Competence with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe, or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in:
  • Application architecture
  • Data architecture, governance, and modelling
  • Security architecture fundamentals
  • API and integration architecture
• Experience working in highly regulated sectors.
• Ability to create clear, concise architectural documentation and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Desirable skills:-

• Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) relevant to ERP and integration workloads.
• Familiarity with global operating models and distributed delivery teams.

If you are an experienced Solution Architect looking to make an impact within a highly regulated environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take on this exciting opportunity.

Role Title: API Security Architect

Location: Knutsford/ Hybrid

Duration: 30/11/202

Role Description:

"We are looking for an API Security Architect to define, design, and oversee the implementation of enterprise-grade API security architecture. The role ensures APIs are built securely, follow best-practice standards, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end API security architecture across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Define API security standards covering authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection.
• Lead architectural reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments for API integrations.
• Select, architect, and optimize API gateways, WAFs, and security controls.
• Develop reference architectures and reusable security patterns for engineering teams.
• Provide security governance for API development, lifecycle management, and CI/CD practices.
• Partner with engineering, product, and security operations to embed secure-by-design principles.
• Oversee remediation strategies for API vulnerabilities and guide architecture improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in API security architecture within large-scale environments.
• Expertise in API gateways (Apigee, Azure API Management, Kong, Mulesoft).
• Strong knowledge of OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, TLS, and Zero Trust principles.
• Deep understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure design patterns.
• Experience designing security controls in cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns).

Nice to Have

• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, SABSA.
• Experience with DevSecOps, container security, and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of SIEM, API analytics, and threat intelligence.

Role: Dental Solution Architect

Location: Bath (Hybrid)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance or SC eligible

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Dental Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, resilient dental IT solutions for complex and often disconnected environments. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep dental systems knowledge with hands-on architectural experience in offline/edge deployments and a strong understanding disconnected solution e.g. across land, sea and air

Translating clinical and operational requirements into scalable technical architectures, ensuring solutions work reliably in low-connectivity settings while meeting stringent security and compliance standards expected in defence environments, including alignment with creating technical requirements to support procurement of Dental services

Working with the business and procurement teams to undertake document review, review of non-functional requirements and update. Supporting procurement activities for the development of the ITN and vendor selection. What are the recommendations market analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end solution architecture for dental platforms operating in disconnected or intermittently connected environments (e.g., deployed clinics, mobile units, remote facilities).

Design secure, resilient architectures covering:

• Practice management systems
• Dental imaging and records
• Clinical workflows
• Data synchronisation and replication

Define offline-first and edge patterns, including:

• Local data stores
• Sync conflict resolution and understand challenges
• Store-and-forward models
• Secure data exchange between disconnected and sync into HealthShare (InterSystems etc)
• Work closely with clinical stakeholders, product teams, engineers, and security specialists to turn operational needs into robust technical designs.

Produce high-quality architectural artefacts:

• High-level and low-level designs and approvals for Assurance
• Data flows
• Security models
• Integration patterns and designs to support Assurance business approvals
• Guide engineering teams through implementation, providing architectural governance and technical leadership for Alpha (MVP) and stage environments for testing
• Evaluate vendors and technologies for suitability in constrained and regulated environments.
• Support accreditation and assurance activities where required.

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience as a Solution Architect (or similar senior technical role).

Strong background in dental IT systems, such as:

• Dental PMS / EHR
• Imaging (DICOM or equivalent)
• Clinical workflows
• Demonstrable experience designing disconnected / low-bandwidth solutions, including:
• Offline-first architectures
• Edge deployments
• Data synchronisation strategies

Solid understanding of UK defence environments, including:

• Secure system design
• Working within regulated or classified contexts
• Stakeholder engagement in defence programmes
• Experience with modern architectures (cloud, hybrid, edge).
• Strong data architecture knowledge (structured clinical data, imaging, replication).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to clinical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience supporting military or government healthcare programmes.
• Familiarity with NHS or UK public-sector health systems.
• Knowledge of interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, DICOM).
• Security architecture experience (Zero Trust, identity federation, encryption).
• Previous work on deployable or mobile healthcare platforms.

Senior ITSM Architect

Must have an Active DV Clearance

4 Day Weeks available

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior ITSM Architect to support major digital transformation programmes within secure and regulated environments. This role focuses on designing robust ITSM tooling solutions that enable reliable service delivery across complex estates. You will work within an Agile team, reporting to a Solution Owner, and take ownership of architecture design across a range of ITSM platforms.

About the Role - Senior ITSM Architect

• As a Senior ITSM Architect, you will design, configure, and customise ITSM tooling solutions across cloud, on premises, and hybrid environments.
• You will produce clear design documentation and ensure solutions align with service management processes and security requirements.
• You will collaborate with delivery teams to improve service efficiency, resilience, and automation.
• The role involves shaping scalable tooling architectures that support long term operational needs.

Key Skills - Senior ITSM Architect

• Extensive experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, BMC Helix, CA Service Desk, Cherwell, Freshworks, or ManageEngine.
• Strong working knowledge of ITSM, ITIL, ITOM, and eTOM processes.
• Experience designing secure, large scale ITSM solutions across complex estates.
• Solid understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL Server, PKI, and certificate management.
• Scripting and development knowledge including SQL, PowerShell, JavaScript, REST APIs, C#, Power BI, and reporting tools.

Use your expertise to shape enterprise service management capability as a Senior ITSM Architect.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

IAM Technical Delivery Lead - Hybrid / Sheffield - Market Umbrella Rate - 6 months+

Overview
We are seeking an experienced IAM Technical Delivery Lead to join an established Identity team, supporting a major IAM Service Transformation programme. You will work across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver enterprise-wide improvements, ensuring high-quality outcomes across identity, access, and related systems.

This is a delivery-focused role, ideal for someone who understands what “good” looks like and can drive workstreams to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and deliver identified improvements across a range of applications and systems
Be involved in pre market consultations for third-party partners
Support transformation and modernisation initiatives
Oversee systems integration, automation, and governance projects
Work closely with Cyber Security teams, applying strong security principles
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
Collaborate with multiple departments, including HR and Finance
Experience & Skills Required:

Proven experience delivering IAM and identity-related transformation initiatives
Have a solid Technical Identity & Access Management background and be able to ‘talk the tech talk’
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Solid understanding of cyber security concepts and best practices
Experience working in complex, multi-department environments
Higher Education sector experience is desirable but not essential
Technical Platform Environment:

Azure AD / Entra ID
Active Directory (on-prem) with a strong cloud-first strategy
SQL Querying and SQL Administration
Oracle integrations (Customer Journey and HR systems)
Interviews: Week commencing 16th February
Start Date: 2nd March

This role requires a safe, delivery-focused IAM professional who can take ownership and ensure high-quality outcomes across the IAM landscape.

Stuart Graham
Click Recruitment
(url removed)

We are currently seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect for a 6-month contract (Inside IR35) based in London, with a hybrid arrangement requiring 3 days onsite. This role is embedded within a complex enterprise environment and supports a large-scale programme of work, where you’ll serve as the single point of architectural accountability across multiple workstreams.

Role Overview: The position demands strong end-to-end Solution Architecture capabilities, with a particular emphasis on integration patterns. While an appreciation for engineering is valued, this is not a hands-on engineering role-it’s focused on delivering pragmatic architectural solutions. You’ll integrate across a diverse technology landscape, including core banking platforms like Temenos, digital platforms such as Backbase, and KYC/AML/regulatory systems like Oracle Finance.

Core Skills and Experience Required:

• Demonstrable experience with various integration patterns and end-to-end solution architecture.
• Proven track record of integrating technologies in a broad enterprise setting.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge business and technical stakeholders, translating requirements into effective architectural outcomes.
• Experience in agile delivery models within large enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with large-scale transformation programmes, acting as the key architectural contact for delivery teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a high-impact programme in a dynamic setting.

AMEDIS Solution Architect

Duration: 6 months
Clearance: Active SC required
Hybrid / On-site requirements: Travel to Client site 2-3 days per week, near Bath

Key responsibilities:

• Manage solution assurance and accreditation processes for security, networks and hosting platforms, for project testing and implementation phases.
• Manage interactions with projects and platform providers to understand target platform availability and plans, and associated impact on implementation plans.
• Maintenance of architecture models in Sparx EA, along with associated project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence (Atlassian).
• Provide architecture and design services to design, document and maintain the future logical and physical high-level design and roadmap for the solution space.
• Engage with senior stakeholders.
• Engage with architecture capability.

Experience/Skills:

• Enterprise/Solution architecture
• Architectural Modelling (Archimate/Sparx EA)
• Client and/or healthcare or similar deployed/disconnected environments
• Solution design assurance, governance and sign-off participation
• SAFe Agile
• Technical team engagement
• Contribution to project planning
• Functional/Technical Product Evaluation.

None-essential experience:

• Defines and governs solution architecture
• Deep HLD/SDD/LLD technical design expertise demonstrated by long history of legacy app modernisation projects.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Job Title: SC Cleared Data Integration Architect (Primary Care Data)
Location: Hybrid/ 2-3 days near Bath
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up to £704 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

Our client, a leading organisation in healthcare technology, is hiring for a reputable company to support their mission of modernising healthcare data platforms. We are seeking a skilled Data Integration Architect with strong primary care data domain expertise to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and interoperable data solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

Define end-to-end data integration architectures across primary, community, and secondary care systems.
Design API-led, event-driven, and batch integration patterns supporting clinical, operational, and analytical needs.
Develop logical and physical data flow diagrams, interface specifications, and establish standards and reusable patterns.
Lead integration involving GP systems (appointments, prescribing, demographics), ensuring NHS standards (FHIR, HL7, SNOMED CT, dm+d).
Support population health, quality reporting, and analytics pipelines.
Act as technical authority across multiple projects, guiding implementation and ensuring architectural alignment.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet clinical safety, security, and governance standards (GDPR, NHS IG, DSPT).
What you’ll bring:

Proven experience as a Data Integration Architect or Lead Integration Engineer, with a focus on primary care systems.
Hands-on expertise with API platforms, message brokers, ETL/ELT pipelines, and FHIR-based integrations.
Strong data modelling skills and experience designing cloud-native data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Deep understanding of UK primary care data flows, NHS interoperability standards, and patient identity management.
Knowledge of population health and analytics use cases.
Familiarity with healthcare security standards and clinical safety processes.

Desirable skills:

Experience modernising legacy healthcare platforms.
Exposure to population health management or integrated care systems.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and agile delivery frameworks.
Certification in TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks.
Join a forward-thinking team committed to transforming healthcare data. Apply now to be part of this impactful journey

Location: Harlow, Essex (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 12-month contract

Inside IR35

Role details:
Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled IT Solution Architect for a contract position. This role offers hybrid working based out of Harlow, with an expectation of at least 3 days a week onsite.

We require a candidate holding active SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our clients Architecture Team within the Digital Technology function. This role will be a key contributor to a major global ERP and connected systems transformation programme, operating in a highly regulated environment.

Working under the direction of the Lead Architect, the Solution Architect will serve as a trusted point of reference for the programme, helping translate business vision into robust technology designs while ensuring architectural coherence across applications, data, security, and integration landscapes.

Architecture & Design:-

Develop high-quality solution architectures that align with enterprise standards and support the global ERP transformation and its connected systems.
Ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, availability, and regulatory compliance.
Produce architecture artefacts such as logical and physical diagrams, design decisions, roadmaps, and interface specifications.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership:-

Work closely with the Lead Architect to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with strategic
technology direction.
Act as a point of architectural guidance for programme teams - clarifying solution intent, resolving design queries, and managing architectural risks.
Engage business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, vendors, and security partners to ensure clarity and buy-in for architectural outcomes.

Data & Security:-

Ensure data flows, data models, and data governance requirements are well understood and appropriately addressed in solution designs.
Embed security-by-design principles, working with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security frameworks.
Identify and mitigate risks related to privacy, data protection, and system integrity.

Integration & Connected Systems:-

Design integration patterns for ERP and satellite systems using modern integration platforms, APIs, messaging, and workflow capabilities.
Ensure end-to-end process coherence across ERP and connected applications (e.g., HRIS, CRM, manufacturing systems, reporting platforms).

Governance & Compliance:-

Apply enterprise architecture principles (TOGAF or similar) to ensure traceability, alignment, and structured decision-making.
Support architecture governance forums, design reviews, and adherence to architectural standards.
Ensure solutions meet the requirements of a highly regulated environment, including auditability, traceability, and compliance.

What we are looking for in you:

Essential:-

Active SC clearance
Proven experience as a Solution Architect working on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally global and multi-year.
Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and their integration across the enterprise ecosystem.
Competence with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe, or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience in:
Application architecture
Data architecture, governance, and modelling
Security architecture fundamentals
API and integration architecture
Experience working in highly regulated sectors.
Ability to create clear, concise architectural documentation and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Desirable skills:-

Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) relevant to ERP and integration workloads.
Familiarity with global operating models and distributed delivery teams.
If you are an experienced Solution Architect looking to make an impact within a highly regulated environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take on this exciting opportunity

+7 months+

+Hybrid working in Bristol onsite 20%

+SC cleared role

+£100 - £105 ph

+Inside IR35

We are looking for an SC Cleared Technical Architect to join a major programme delivering secure, mission-critical communications systems. This role is hybrid, with a mix of home working and time on site in Bristol collaborating with engineering teams and customers.

The Role

As Technical Architect, you will act as the technical authority for complex systems and services, leading the design of secure architectures and guiding engineering teams through key design decisions. A strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards is essential, as this role supports advanced communications and mission-critical technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority across systems and services.
• Design and evolve secure, scalable architectures aligned to customer requirements and secure-by-design principles.
• Lead technical reviews, trade-off analysis, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives.
• Mentor and support engineers and architects within the technical community.
• Represent the organisation at technical boards, customer meetings, and industry forums.
• Support solution design, bids, and proposals for new opportunities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (or eligibility).
• Strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards - this is a key requirement for the role.
• Proven experience designing system and service architectures across infrastructure, networking, cloud, data, or applications.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF.
• Strong understanding of secure system design and cyber security principles.
• Experience delivering architecture within Agile or SAFe environments.

Servicenow Platform Designer with SC or DV Clearance is required by our government client based in London/Midlands

Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, you will hold a current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance (or be eligible)

To start ASAP

Rate c £(Apply online only) pd (Umbrella)

Role:

You will provide strategic, technical, and design leadership for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring it is architected, configured, and governed in a scalable, secure, and sustainable way. The Platform Designer shapes the end to end platform design across CMDB, integrations, and core workflows, enabling major transformation activities and long term service evolution

Skills:
Deep expertise in ServiceNow platform design across ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, ITOM, and IntegrationHub.
Strong capability in CMDB architecture, CI class modelling, relationship design, and data governance.
Strong understanding of API/web service design (REST/SOAP), MID Server patterns, spokes, and automation workflows.
Experience designing Scoped Applications, secure configuration models, and platform-level controls.
Knowledge of ITIL v4, service design principles, and enterprise grade architecture patterns.
Understanding of discovery, service mapping, data ingestion and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

Define, maintain, and evolve the ServiceNow platform design, guardrails, and configuration standards.
Develop platform-wide design patterns covering CMDB, ITSM, ITOM, automation, and integration workflows.
Act as the design authority for all ServiceNow changes, ensuring solutions remain aligned to wider enterprise architecture.
Solution Design Assurance
Lead complex solution and workflow designs, ensuring usability, maintainability, and adherence to best practice.Review and validate development outputs, ensuring alignment to design principles and long-term sustainability.
Shape the platform s environment strategy, including version upgrades, performance optimisation, and health monitoring.
Platform Strategy Roadmap
Provide strategic input into licensing, roadmap planning, security posture, and the future evolution of the platform.
Work closely with the Product Owner, Technical Lead, and BA community to design upcoming releases and platform enhancements.
Data, Integrations Workflow OrchestrationDefine ServiceNow data design, CMDB modelling, and governance approaches.
Design integration patterns, data flows, and orchestration using IntegrationHub, APIs, and the MID Server.

• SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Outside IR35
SC Clearance Required
6months+
Hybrid in Bath (2-3 days per week)
550- 585pd (Outside IR35)

Role Overview
We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing solution assurance and accreditation processes, ensuring the security and reliability of our networks and hosting platforms. You will engage with various projects and platform providers to understand their plans and impact on implementation. Your expertise in architectural modelling and design will be essential in maintaining our architecture models and guiding future developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage solution assurance and accreditation processes for security, networks, and hosting platforms during project testing and implementation phases.
• Oversee interactions with projects and platform providers to assess target platform availability and its implications on implementation plans.
• Maintain architecture models in Sparx EA and project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence (Atlassian).
• Provide architecture and design services to develop, document, and maintain the future logical and physical high-level design and roadmap for the solution space.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of architectural goals.
• Collaborate with the architecture capability to enhance our practises and standards.

Experience

• Proven experience in enterprise or solution architecture.
• Proficiency in architectural modelling tools such as Archimate and Sparx EA.
• Experience with client healthcare environments or similar deployed/disconnected settings.
• Knowledge of solution design assurance, governance, and participation in sign-off processes.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies.
• Ability to engage with technical teams effectively.
• Experience contributing to project planning and functional/technical product evaluations.
• Demonstrated expertise in deep high-level design (HLD), solution design document (SDD), and low-level design (LLD) technical design, particularly in legacy application modernisation projects.

months +

+On site in Warton

+Inside IR35

+DV cleared role

Skills:

+Security Architect

+MOD

+DV clearance

Location: On-site, Warton
Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) - mandatory

We are looking for a DV-cleared Security Architect to work on a high-profile defence programme on site in Warton. You will lead the design and assurance of secure systems, ensuring compliance with MOD security standards and embedding security by design across infrastructure, applications, and networks.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Security Architect in defence, government, or secure environments.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture, risk management, and secure system design.
• Experience with secure networks, classified systems, and system accreditation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Active DV clearance required.

Desirable:

• Experience with MOD/aerospace programmes, cloud security in secure contexts, and zero trust architectures.

If you’d like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Job Description: Cybersecurity Consultant (Cloud, Data, AI & Microsoft Security)

Department: Information Security - (Data & AI team)

Duration: Duration 4 months

Location: London (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Cybersecurity Consultant with strong expertise across Microsoft Security, Cloud Security, Data Protection, and emerging AI/LLM security and governance. The role focuses on identifying security gaps, defining secure-by-design patterns, supporting product and platform teams, and strengthening enterprise security posture-particularly across Microsoft 365, Azure, data platforms, and AI-enabled solutions.

You will play a key role in threat modelling, risk assessments, guardrail design & implementation, and delivering practical security guidance for engineering, data, and application/product teams.

Rationale/deliverables:

• Contribute to the Operating Securely program by providing information security advice and support to product and engineering teams and validate that security controls are in place and issues / vulnerabilities remediated
• Perform technical risk assessments for proposed new and changing systems, including products that are designed and built by the client as well as the secure deployment and configuration of business applications that report on and analyse data, e.g. Power BI
• Perform technical risk assessments and advise product and engineering teams on the secure implementation of AI based solutions, e.g. autonomous AI agents, LLMs, LRMs, and AI-enhanced productivity systems
• Support the roll-out of the new AI information security control framework
• Support the Data governance team

Key Responsibilities

• Perform threat modelling(STRIDE), guardrail definition, and security posture assessments across applications, data platforms, APIs, cloud services, and SaaS ecosystems.
• Identify security control gaps, especially around data pipelines, repositories, network security, API security, middleware, and cloud architectures.
• Conduct technical security risk assessments, produce risk statements/reports, and support teams with remediation and mitigation strategies.
• Develop security controls, standards, and documentationfor product teams, platform engineering, and data services (e.g., pipelines, warehouses, data sources).
• Provide expert guidance on Microsoft Security Stack, including:
  • Microsoft Defender (XDR, MDE, MDI)
  • Microsoft Entra ID (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, PIM)
  • Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Data Governance, DSPM)
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot & GitHub Copilot security enablement
• Partner with data governance, platform engineering, DevOps, and architecture teams to embed secure-by-design
• Support secure adoption of cloud-native technologies(Azure), DevSecOps pipelines, GitOps practices, and GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS).
• Oversee security controls for cryptography, key management, secrets management, HSM/Key Vault configurations, and cloud network security (firewalls, proxies, segmentation).
• Drive secure integration of AI/LLM tools, including Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and agentic systems-ensuring proper guardrails, risk assessments, and data protection.
• Participate in cloud monitoring, detection & incident response, working with SIEM/XDR tooling and platform/application teams.
• Collaborate closely with data governance to ensure appropriate classification, labeling, access control, and lifecycle managementof sensitive data.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of security frameworks(CIS), MITRE ATT&CK, and AI/LLM security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud security, DevSecOps, and cloud-native architectures.
• Expertise with Microsoft 365 Securityand Azure Security
• Strong knowledge of IAM(SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, AAD/Entra, PIM).
• Experience delivering data security, DLP, DSPM, and governance controls using Microsoft Purview.
• Practically skilled in AI security, including risk identification, secure integration patterns, and AI governance models.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, incident response, SIEM/XDR operations.
• Ability to translate complex security risks into clear business language and actionable recommendations.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with secure data platforms (Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, SQL, or similar).
• Knowledge of API, container security, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code security.
• Familiarity with PCI, GDPR, data privacy requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to adaptive protection, insider risk management, and automated DLP frameworks.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communicator able to work across engineering, data, product, and business teams.
• Highly analytical with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments undergoing modernization and AI adoption.
• Ability to influence teams and drive secure-by-design culture across the organization

Our client is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join their technology team on a contract basis. This opportunity is within the fast-paced technology sector, where innovative solutions are paramount. The ideal candidate will bring their architectural expertise and cloud technology experience to ensure that all solutions are effectively designed and implemented.

Overall Job Purpose

The Solutions Architect is accountable for ensuring that our technology solutions are designed and implemented according to Enterprise Architecture Requirements, Business Requirements and IT Development Standards to deliver towards strategic goals. This is a specialist role, providing technical leadership across disparate solutions driving value for one, or across several, enterprise journeys. You will play a key role in designing end-to-end technology solutions and supporting engineering teams throughout the Software Delivery Lifecycle. You will be experienced in providing design documentation and reviewing or contributing to IT governance and standards. You will work alongside other architects, delivery managers, principal software engineers, business analysts, UX designers and developer teams delivering incremental releases that generate business value.

Top 5-10 Key Tasks

• Working closely with the technology organisation, designing solutions that cross technical, product and application boundaries
• Being the point of contact for resolving any architectural issues
• Acting as an SME for technical changes and assist in providing proposals and estimates for new initiatives or product enhancements
• Owning, creating and maintaining solution design documentation and seeking relevant sign-off
• Contributing to design standards and patterns, and forming part of the governing body of Enterprise Architecture
• Supporting projects and product enhancements throughout the development and delivery lifecycle
• Assisting in incident/problem management, root cause analysis and definition of solutions
• Working closely with the engineering team(s) - encouraging continuous improvement in the development, build, test and maintenance of the system

Autonomy

The Solutions Architect works independently with minimal guidance. They will typically operate with broad latitude in a complex environment, and guidance is provided only in the most complex situations.

Problem Solving

The role involves solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. This includes interpreting internal or external issues, recommending solutions, and taking new perspectives on existing solutions.

Peers

The Solutions Architect works with teams across the business at all levels and primarily with senior management. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and collaborate across multiple teams.

Projects

Responsible for leading projects or project steps within broader projects. This includes having accountability for ongoing activities, functional teams, and project milestones or objectives. The role involves overseeing solution design and resolving issues as they are discovered.

Career Level (Technical Skills and Qualifications)

The Solutions Architect should have significant work experience at a senior level, ideally 5 years + in a relevant role.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience working as a Solutions Architect using a range of technologies (e.g. Java/Spring, Salesforce, JavaScript/TypeScript, microservices, containers, databases, cloud technologies)
• Experience in complex modernisation initiatives
• Ability to evaluate new technologies and understand their impact on the existing estate
• Experience using appropriate tools/technologies for the design, development, build, testing & deployment of applications
• Confident communicator, able to present complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with Agile Methodology, ideally SAFe
• Ability to multitask and prioritise across various projects and initiatives
• Work independently and collaborate effectively across the organisation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential
• Experience of multiple architecture frameworks
• Experience with multiple cloud technologies

If you are an experienced Solutions Architect looking for an exciting contract opportunity within the technology sector, apply now!

Solution architect specialist - Huawei OSS

Bristol- Hybrid

12 months

UMBRELLA Only

Huawei OSS design role

• Huawei MAE provides element management for the remaining Huawei radio base stations in the EE network.
• While this network is being replaced as required under government mandate, ensuring high performance and availability while the vendor swap process continues is essential to support subscribers
• Ensuring the MAE continues to run optimally and provide the necessary performance and alarm data to northbound systems to support operational teams is key to maintaining this network quality
• This role will be working in the NEMS team with other designers to maintain this continuity of service, analyse and resolve any faults or issues with both the platform itself and associated data feeds

Key Skills:

• In depth understanding of the Huawei MAE platform, relevant protocols and interfaces into the wider EE network
• Understanding of the EE OSS and wider RAN architecture and relevant interdependence’s
• OSS Fault analysis and remediation
• Broader OSS design experience is highly desirable
• Experience with security agents such as Qualys and Crowdstrike where these sit alongside OSS platforms.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

SAP Technical Architect: 6 Month Contract - Hybrid/West Midlands

As a SAP Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimising our SAP solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our SAP architecture aligns with business goals and delivers maximum value. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding our technological direction and ensuring seamless integration across various platforms.

Type: 6 Month Contract
Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)
Location: West Midlands
Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:
*Design and implement SAP solutions that meet business requirements and enhance operational efficiency.
*Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications.
*Develop architectural blueprints and documentation for SAP landscapes, ensuring scalability and performance.
*Lead and mentor a team of SAP developers and consultants, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
*Conduct system evaluations and performance tuning to optimise existing SAP systems.
*Stay current with SAP technologies and industry trends, recommending best practises and innovations.
*Ensure compliance with security and governance policies throughout the SAP landscape.
*Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to SAP systems, providing timely support to users.
*Participate in project planning and execution, ensuring that timelines and budgets are adhered to.

Skills

*Previous experience in SAP architecture, with a focus on technical design and implementation.
*Strong knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, SAP PI/PO, etc.) and associated technologies.
*Experience with cloud solutions and integration platforms (e.g., SAP Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Please apply now to be considered for this position

Type: 6 Month Contract
Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)
Location: Hybrid/West Midlands
Start: ASAP

We are seeking a skilled SAP EWM Consultant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in SAP Extended Warehouse Management to optimise our clients’ warehousing processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

*analyse client requirements and provide tailored SAP EWM solutions that align with their business objectives.
*Configure and implement SAP EWM modules, ensuring seamless integration with other SAP functionalities.
*Conduct workshops and training sessions for end-users to ensure successful adoption of EWM functionalities.
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, inventory management, and IT, to support overall supply chain optimisation.
*Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to EWM applications, providing timely support to clients.
*Stay updated on industry trends and SAP advancements to offer innovative solutions.

Skills

*Proven experience as an SAP EWM Consultant, experience in implementing and supporting SAP EWM solutions.
*Strong knowledge of warehouse management processes and best practises.
*Proficiency in SAP EWM configuration, including master data, warehouse structure, and process flows.
*Familiarity with integration points between SAP EWM and other modules (eg, SAP MM, SAP SD).
*Relevant SAP certification is a plus.

Please apply now to be considered for this position

Cyber Transformation Architect

Cyber Security / Azure Cloud

450 per day, Outside IR35

2 Days per week in Edinburgh

Initial 3 month Contract (likely extensions for 12 months)

We are urgently looking to secure the services of an experienced Cyber Transformation Architect, on an Outside IR35 basis, to support the delivery of a high-profile programme in the Financial Services industry.

Core tasks:

• Ensure there is a coherent security architecture across the projects within the programme
• Maintain a set of phased security architectures for the programme
• Develop and instill into the projects a set of common architecture principles and components
• Provide knowledge sharing on the programme architecture
• Provide Architecture Governance for the projects and set out the expected architecture deliverables

Additional tasks:

• Provide guidance and support to the project architects in developing the project artefacts
• Provide guidance and support to the Project Managers to develop the project Plans and resolve solution issues
• Support the development of a Cybersecurity Resilience Blueprint for Change framework

Skills required:

• Knowledge of Security technologies for Security Operations and IAM.
• Security Architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST, Azure Architecture, Zero Trust, etc)
• Architecture methodologies and alignment with Project lifecycles.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Azure Cloud and Integration
• Good presentation and documentation skills
• Commercial awareness of Statement of Works and MSSP models.

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.

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