Onsite in Bracknell
Eligible for DV clearance
65-70K per annum + benefits package

We are recruiting an Application Architect to support the ongoing evolution of a Gateway solution for a strategic UK defence customer. Working alongside senior solution leaders, you’ll contribute to secure design, controlled change, and operational resilience within a mission-critical environment. This is a development opportunity for an aspiring architect looking to build design authority and architectural experience in a high-assurance setting.

The Role

You will:

• Contribute to infrastructure and Gateway design changes to maintain availability and performance
• Produce structured design documentation alongside the customer and Programme Manager
• Support architectural governance and ensure alignment to solution intent
• Provide technical oversight during incident troubleshooting with SOC and 3rd Line teams
• Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components

Your technical experience;

You should have a design and development background with exposure to secure or Gateway-based environments, including:

Core Infrastructure

• VMware / vSphere
• RHEL & Windows Server
• Trellix
• SIEM

Microsoft Services

• Active Directory
• DNS
• RDS

Networking

• Citrix NetScaler
• Wireshark

Storage & Data

• NetApp SAN
• NAS
• Backup solutions

Security & Web

• Gateway appliances and associated software
• PKI management applications
• Web applications and protocols

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated and comfortable operating with guidance from senior architects
• Able to produce clear, structured design documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across engineering and operational teams
• Willing to travel weekly within the South / Southwest region

If you are interested in discussing this Application Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.