Solution Architect x 2 (SC cleared or eligible) - £650-£700 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working from a site near Bristol or Bridgwater - Initial contract until end of 2026. Priority will be given to candidates with active SC clearance.

We are working on behalf of a well-established, highly regulated organisation to secure an experienced Solution Architect to support their Digital & IT function. This is a key contract role within a mature Architecture team, operating across a complex enterprise environment.

The Role -

You’ll be responsible for delivering end-to-end solution architecture across a broad technology landscape, ensuring designs are scalable, secure, and aligned to business outcomes. This role combines hands-on architecture delivery with governance, assurance, and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll work closely with Delivery, Service & Digital Operations, and Data Governance teams, contributing to a structured and controlled environment with strong architectural standards.

Key Responsibilities -

• Produce high-level and low-level solution designs, architecture roadmaps, and technical patterns
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, robust architecture solutions
• Provide solution assurance and contribute to design governance processes (including ARB)
• Design across a diverse estate including Azure, M365/Entra ID, HCI, PLM, EDRMS, EUC, and enterprise platforms
• Review and challenge supplier deliverables and technical designs
• Ensure compliance with cyber security and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Support the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies

Key Skills & Experience -

• Proven background in solution architecture, engineering, or technical design roles within complex environments
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud, including networking, security, integration, and DevOps pipelines
• Experience with MuleSoft, Databricks, and SQL
• Good understanding of security technologies such as CASB, firewalls, proxies, and load balancing
• Ability to produce high-quality architecture artefacts and documentation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Certifications -

• Azure Expert certification (essential)
• TOGAF and/or ITIL (desirable)

Deliverables -

• High-level and low-level designs
• Architecture assessment and assurance reports
• Integration diagrams and environment strategies
• Supplier design reviews
• Governance documentation and ARB submissions
• Technical risk logs and compliance evidence
• Contributions to architecture roadmaps and patterns

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to play a key role in shaping enterprise-wide technology solutions within a structured and high-impact environment.

Priority will be given to candidates with active SC clearance.