Initial 6-month Contract Role
Fully Remote
£650 - £780, Inside IR35

We’re recruiting for an experience Business Architect to support the development of Cyber Security operating models within a large enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and document business architecture for Cyber Security capabilities.
• Create capability maps, capability models, and operating model views.
• Map current and target-state value streams across cyber defence and vulnerability management.
• Identify capability gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Support the design of cyber target operating models and capability roadmaps.
• Facilitate workshops and collaborate with cyber, technology, risk, and architecture stakeholders.
• Produce architecture artefacts including capability maps, value stream diagrams, and operating model documentation.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience as a Business Architect or Enterprise Architect within financial services or global banking (essential)
• Experience working across Cyber Security domains including Vulnerability Management, Cyber Defence, Security Operations, and Threat Management
• Familiarity with business architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
• Strong capability modelling and value stream mapping experience in complex organisations.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role:Senior Product Engineer ( BPSS or SC)Duration: 6+ MonthsLocation:Gloucester / Warrington UK(Hybrid)
This role requires SC clearance
Job Purpose and primary objectives:

• Provide senior level technical leadership, mentoring Product Engineers across multiple product teams.
• Produce High Level Designs (HLDs) and guide technical implementation approaches to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects, Product Owners and Product Managers to translate enterprise wide strategies into actionable roadmaps and product level designs.
• Lead or support the resolution of complex technical issues, risks, and design challenges.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and optimisation across Digital Workplace technologies.
• Ensure solutions are delivered in line with architectural principles, security requirements, and operational standards.

Key responsibilities:

This is a cross functional role to perform below duties

• Windows Devices (Windows 10/11)
• Deploy, configure, and manage Windows 10/11 devices using Microsoft MDT, MECM, Intune, Autopilot, and Active Directory/Azure AD.
• Maintain SOE standards, device compliance, configuration profiles, and application deployments.
• Troubleshoot OS deployment, Autopilot enrolment, policy conflicts, and device configuration issues.

Virtual Devices (AVD & Windows 365)

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) single-session and multi-session environments.
• Provision, monitor, and optimize Windows 365 Cloud PCs.
• Troubleshoot session performance, image issues, and connectivity problems.

Mobile & Specialist Devices

• Deploy, configure, and manage iOS, macOS, and Android devices through Microsoft Intune.
• Manage application deployments, compliance policies, and security configurations for mobile platforms.
• Configure and support AR/VR devices, including Meta Quest for Business, for enterprise use cases.

Key Skills:

Windows Device Management

• Strong experience deploying, configuring, and managing Windows 10/11 using MDT, MECM (SCCM), Intune, and Autopilot.
• Hands-on expertise with Active Directory and Azure Active Directory for device join, authentication, and policy management.
• Proficiency in creating and managing SOE builds, Task Sequences, compliance policies, and configuration profiles.
• Ability to troubleshoot OS deployment issues, Autopilot enrolment failures, GPO/Intune policy conflicts, and application deployment errors.

Virtual Desktop Technology

• Practical experience deploying and administering Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) both single-session and multi-session environments.
• Familiarity with Windows 365 Cloud PC provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for performance, connectivity, image management, FSLogix, and general session issues.

Mobile & Specialist Device Management

• Experience managing iOS, macOS, and Android devices through Microsoft Intune (enrolment, compliance, app deployment, security).

• Capability to manage and support specialist devices, including AR/VR devices, especially Meta Quest for Business.

• Understanding of mobile device security, compliance frameworks, and Apple/Android enterprise management capabilities.

• General Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of modern endpoint management principles and cloud-based device governance.

• Ability to analyse and resolve complex device configuration, deployment, and policy issues across different platforms.

• Experience working in large enterprise environments with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to work proactively, manage priorities, and support change and modernisation initiatives.

• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator (MD 102)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ 140)

• Microsoft Certified: Identity & Access Administrator (SC 300)

• Microsoft Certified: Intune Specialist

• TOGAF 10 Foundation

• Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £480 per day

Location: Milton Keynes & remote (hybrid)

IR35 Status: Inside

Start: ASAP

Role Overview:

A Senior Service Designer is required for our Government Client to coordinate Service Design activities across their technology and operations portfolio, ensuring designs are robust, cost effective and aligned with the clients strategic objectives. You will contribute to the development of service designs, standards and guide teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and supportable services that meets user and business needs.

You will report into the Lead Service Designer.

Essential Skills & Experience required:

As the Senior Service Designer you will possess the following:

Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Information Technology.
Hold a professional level certification such as ITIL (Foundation or higher), BCS Certificate in Service Design, ISO/IEC 20000 Practitioner (Service Management Standard), Service Integration and Management (SIAM), Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, AgilePM, or equivalent experience.
Translate business, user, and operational requirements into coherent, efficient, and cost-effective service designs.
Create end to end Service Design Packages (SDPs).
Understand Agile and user-centred design approaches, and how they integrate with service delivery.
Have experience leading and line managing Service Designers, providing direction, coaching, and professional development to build capability and excellence across functions.
A track record of engaging with stakeholders and governance forums to provide clear, evidence-based service advice.
Experience designing secure or air-gapped platforms within the government sector.
Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, and UK government security frameworks, including Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, Government Functional Standards, and the Technology Code of Practice.
Can demonstrate in-depth understanding of service design principles, IT service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL), and end-to-end service lifecycle management.
Understand enterprise and technical architecture concepts, ensuring service designs align with strategic and operational objectives.
Lead co-design workshops and apply human-centred design methods to solve strategic problems.
Awareness of accessibility, inclusion, and usability standards within digital and operational service design.

Desirable:

Membership of a recognised professional body such as BCS or IET.
Experience of designing for government security classification OFFICIAL and above.
Awareness of AI technologies to enable operational efficiency and data-driven decisions.

Duties include:

Author end-to-end service designs that meet user and business needs across the full-service lifecycle.

Produce clear, detailed, and reusable design artefacts, including service blueprints, customer journeys, and design specifications.

Contribute to the definition of service models, SLAs, OLAs, and underpinning contracts that reflect technical, operational, and security requirements.

Ensure service designs are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective, supporting alignment with enterprise architecture and ITIL practices.

Develop and maintain service design packs (SDPs) and documentation to support transition and operational readiness.

Apply established design standards, templates, and processes to maintain quality and consistency across services.

Contribute to the development and refinement of shared design artefacts and tools used within the Service Design function.

Work closely with Service Owners, Product Owners, Architects, and delivery teams to capture requirements and translate them into practical, supportable service designs.

Participate in design reviews and assurance activities, presenting designs for review and incorporating feedback to meet business outcomes.

Engage with suppliers and partners to validate service components, dependencies, and integration points.

Identify and record design risks, recommending mitigation actions and ensuring traceability throughout the service lifecycle.

Apply security and compliance standards in line with government and organisational policy.

Support change and transition activities, ensuring new or modified services are ready for live operation.

If this role is of interest please email your CV to:

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We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Job Title: AEP Enterprise Architect
Location: Shoreditch (Hybrid/Remote)
Duration: 6 months contract initially
Max. Budget: £760 per day Inside IR35

The Opportunity:
The Enterprise Architect (EA) serves as the primary technical driver for closing sales opportunities and supporting existing customer success with their marketing technology programs through value realization.

For client’s Top 50 customers, the EA engages with customer Technical, Marketing and C-Suite teams in evaluation of current-state technology and business objectives to deliver future-state marketing technical architectures, digital engagement roadmap management and Art of the Possible digital experiences.

Skills that Set You Apart:
One or more current Adobe Certified Expert certifications in Adobe (AEP, AJO, Analytics/CJA, RTCDP, Target or Workfront)
Recent experience building enterprise level return on investment focused Business Cases for technology transformations
Hands-on experience architecting and/or delivering native, Flutter or React-Native mobile applications
Experience leading a revenue focused Book of Business including sales pipeline via Salesforce/Microsoft Dynamics, scope/contract review and Value Realization measurement.
Familiarity and usage of generative AI solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:
Past experience in a consultative role supporting large-scale enterprise digital marketing ecosystems in the role of Architect/Principal Consultant or employee Marketing/Technical leader.
Working knowledge of end-to-end digital marketing journey including Adtech (CDP/DMPs, DSPs, etc.), Marketing Automation, omni-channel personalization, Content Management/Generation, CRM, Media Execution and Reporting/Insights.
Significant hands-on experience using enterprise platforms (Adobe, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, etc.) with an emphasis on REST APIs, Cloud Storage, Structured/Unstructured Data, Security and Data Ingress/Egress.
Ability to communicate complex ideas which tells a story to support Adobe’s POV and/or recommendation to technical, marketing and C-Suite audiences
Ability to quickly diagnose challenges and opportunities and produce a future state architecture.
Strong written and verbal communications skills with particular expertise in PowerPoint and Lucid Chart/Visio
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS), Digital Marketing or MBA or equivalent experience
TOGAF Certified Professionals preferred.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.

Initial 6-month Contract Role
Fully Remote
650 - 780, Inside IR35

We’re recruiting for an experience Business Architect to support the development of Cyber Security operating models within a large enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and document business architecture for Cyber Security capabilities.
• Create capability maps, capability models, and operating model views.
• Map current and target-state value streams across cyber defence and vulnerability management.
• Identify capability gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Support the design of cyber target operating models and capability roadmaps.
• Facilitate workshops and collaborate with cyber, technology, risk, and architecture stakeholders.
• Produce architecture artefacts including capability maps, value stream diagrams, and operating model documentation.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience as a Business Architect or Enterprise Architect within financial services or global banking (essential)
• Experience working across Cyber Security domains including Vulnerability Management, Cyber Defence, Security Operations, and Threat Management
• Familiarity with business architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
• Strong capability modelling and value stream mapping experience in complex organisations.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

3-month contract (possible extension)

£700-£800 per day (Inside IR35)
Hybrid - London, Glasgow or Cardiff
Must hold valid SC clearance

A major UK public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect (Salesforce) to lead the design, assurance, and governance of Salesforce-based solutions across multiple workstreams. This role sits within a large digital transformation programme, supporting secure, scalable, user-centric services that integrate with wider enterprise platforms.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for defining and assuring technical designs across multiple Salesforce clouds and domains, ensuring solutions are secure, robust, scalable, and aligned to organisational architecture standards. The role involves guiding engineering teams, influencing technical direction, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and documentation of multi-cloud Salesforce solutions aligned with architectural, security, and data standards.
• Provide technical assurance across all Salesforce implementations and integrations.
• Define integration patterns using APIs, Middleware, and reusable services.
• Collaborate with data, security, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure platform consistency and interoperability.
• Mentor architects and engineers, contributing to a Salesforce Centre of Excellence.
• Support governance processes, design reviews, and risk/impact assessments.
• Develop reusable patterns, templates, and architectural artefacts.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience designing and leading Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds (Service, Experience, Public Sector Solutions, Core Platform).
• Deep understanding of API-led integrations, Middleware, and enterprise data flows.
• Ability to create and maintain architecture artefacts using Archi, ArchiMate, UML, or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong grounding in secure design principles, data governance, and risk-based assurance.
• Experience influencing technical decisions across delivery teams and large programmes.
• Valid SC clearance (mandatory).
• Professional certifications such as:
  • Salesforce Technical Architect (or equivalent senior Salesforce certifications)
  • Architectural qualifications (BCS, TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience working within government or public-sector digital standards and assurance frameworks.

Salary: £53,496 to £61,686, comprising a basic salary of £50,838 and a concessionary payment of £2,658. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analy0se and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you ll join a specialist team delivering technology solutions that underpin some of the UK s most critical national security work. Our work is unique and often cutting-edge, giving you the opportunity to develop deep expertise in an environment unlike any other. Guided by a Senior Solutions Architect, you ll help shape designs, produce architectural artefacts, and support the teams that bring solutions to life. You ll focus on understanding business needs and translating them into solutions, balancing technical constraints, delivery plans, risks and complexity. You'll create designs, documentation and models that align with our architectural standards and strategic direction. As requirements evolve, with the support of your line manager, you'll help answer questions, clarify designs, and adapt solutions to keep projects on track. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will allow you to work closely with colleagues across the organisation. You don't need a degree or specific qualifications to apply; we're interested in your experience and your motivation to support our mission. You'll need a foundational understanding of solution architecture and some experience contributing to the design and delivery of digital or technology solutions. Experience with at least one modern framework, such as TOGAF, NIST or ITIL, is valuable, typically gained through software engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles. Effective communication skills and a broad technical foundation will help you explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, while confidence in influencing and negotiation will help you find solutions that work for everyone. You ll need to think critically and solve problems creatively, as the challenges you encounter here are genuinely unique and rewarding. Adaptability and effective time-management skills are also important, as priorities can shift depending on business needs. When you join us, you ll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you ll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development looks different for everyone, so we ll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that s through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we ll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. *At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our* *website* *.* To find out more and apply, please visit our website. *To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our* *website.*

Salary: £69,611 to £77,801, comprising a basic salary of £66,581 and a concessionary payment of £3,030. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Flexible working: We offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, with flexible start and finish times to support a work-life balance. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional home working may be possible depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As a Solutions Architect, you ll help deliver technology solutions that support GCHQ s mission, drawing on your experience to lead design work, manage a team, and make strategic architectural decisions. The nature of our work requires advanced, innovative technology, offering you the chance to apply your skills to unique and meaningful challenges. Working across a range of complex projects, you ll shape solution designs, produce clear documentation and models, and ensure alignment with established architectural standards. You ll work closely with stakeholders, balancing technical, business, cost, and risk considerations to deliver scalable and resilient solutions. Day-to-day, you ll collaborate with delivery teams, engineers, and business colleagues to clarify requirements, adapt designs and guide their implementation. You ll produce and maintain artefacts, provide clarity and direction, and mentor less-senior colleagues. Occasional travel across the UK will also be required so you can work closely with colleagues from all areas of the organisation. To apply, you ll bring experience in solutions architecture, including leading the design of end-to-end digital or technology solutions. You ll have familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF, NIST, and ITIL, along with experience managing or line-managing a team. You ll be skilled at producing artefacts that guide delivery teams and at explaining design decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Effective stakeholder management, collaboration and negotiation skills will also help you align differing user needs with organisational priorities. Adaptability, time management, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving will support you in delivering well-rounded solutions to complex challenges. When you join us, you ll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you ll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and to providing the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time is dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know development looks different for everyone, so we ll tailor our support to your learning style, whether that s through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support to achieve them. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject-matter experts, and we ll work with you to build a structured development plan aligned with your goals. *At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. You can find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our* *website* *.* To find out more and apply, please visit our website. *To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our* *website.*

The Enterprise Architect (EA) serves as the primary technical driver for closing sales opportunities and supporting existing customer success with their marketing technology programs through value realization. The EA engages with customer Technical, Marketing and C-Suite teams in evaluation of current-state technology and business objectives to deliver future-state marketing technical architectures, digital engagement roadmap management and “Art of the Possible” digital experiences.

Skills that Set You Apart

• One or more current Adobe Certified Expert certifications in Adobe (AEP, AJO, Analytics/CJA, RTCDP, Target or Workfront)
• Recent experience building enterprise level return on investment focused Business Cases for technology transformations
• Hands-on experience architecting and/or delivering native, Flutter or React-Native mobile applications
• Experience leading a revenue focused Book of Business including sales pipeline via Salesforce/Microsoft Dynamics, scope/contract review and Value Realization measurement.
• Familiarity and usage of generative AI solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Past experience in a consultative role supporting large-scale enterprise digital marketing ecosystems in the role of Architect/Principal Consultant or employee Marketing/Technical leader.
• Working knowledge of end-to-end digital marketing journey including Adtech (CDP/DMPs, DSPs, etc.), Marketing Automation, omni-channel personalization, Content Management/Generation, CRM, Media Execution and Reporting/Insights.
• Significant hands-on experience using enterprise platforms (Adobe, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, etc.) with an emphasis on REST APIs, Cloud Storage, Structured/Unstructured Data, Security and Data Ingress/Egress.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas which “tells a story” to support Adobe’s POV and/or recommendation to technical, marketing and C-Suite audiences
• Ability to quickly diagnose challenges and opportunities and produce a future state architecture.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with particular expertise in PowerPoint and Lucid Chart/Visio
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS), Digital Marketing or MBA or equivalent experience

TOGAF Certified Professionals preferred.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Head of IT Architecture and Design Liverpool / Hybrid working We are proud to be working with an internationally renowned client, who are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in their sector both nationally and internationally. The Head of IT Architecture and Design plays a key role in structuring the enterprise in terms of its business, data, application, and technical architectures. You will align strategic goals and objectives with decisions regarding products and services, partners and suppliers, organisation, capabilities, and key business and IT initiatives. The primary focuses are Strategic Framework and Digital Strategy, business operations, data governance and technical frameworks and related processes that link these aspects of the enterprise together. The Head of IT Architecture & Design works to develop an integrated view of the enterprise using a repeatable approach, cohesive framework, and available industry standard techniques. About the Company: They are a large-scale organisation, based in over 300 buildings locally, and internationally and with approx. 30,000 unique users for IT. and a complex structure which means you will be liaising with a wide-variety of stakeholders. You will enjoy working within a professional and friendly team and can take advantage of an exceptional benefits package including a contributory pension scheme which equals in excess of 20%, as well as a very healthy holiday allowance of 30 days base plus bank holidays and additional site closure days. This organisation are truly human centric and advocate a healthy work/life balance for their employees. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be onsite 40% of the time. Join this world leader in their field, as they embark upon a new Digital strategy that will result in the delivery of a number of significant digital & technology initiatives. KEY SKILLS & BACKGROUND Knowledge of Service Orientated Architecture and associated frameworks (TOGAF) and hold Togaf 9.2 Foundation (or be working towards full certification) Experience of managing large multi-disciplined teams including direct line management and have the ability to lead and motivate staff Experience of working in a large, challenging multi-site environment Experience of running an Architecture function Ideally you may also hold a certified Project Management qualification, (eg. PRINCE2) and / or ITIL V3 or V4 Foundation (this is desirable but not essential) Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate and influence others You will also have experience in budget management Please apply now for a full job description, wider details about this truly wonderful organisation and the benefits they can offer.

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.

Our client is in the Non-Profit/Charity sector in the UK and is looking to grow their team with their first Solution Architect. You will be joining a newly formed Architecture Team and work closely with the Head of Enterprise Architecture, Data Architect and Business Architect. This role is 100% remote working within the UK.

Client Details

Our client is in the Non-Profit/Charity sector in the UK and is looking to grow their team with their first Solution Architect. You will be joining a newly formed Architecture Team and work closely with the Head of Enterprise Architecture, Data Architect and Business Architect. This role is 100% remote working within the UK.

Description

• Design and implement scalable and efficient technology solutions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams during project implementation.
• Ensure architecture aligns with industry standards and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance system performance.
• Support the integration of new systems and applications into the existing technology landscape.
• Identify and address potential technical risks and challenges proactively.
• Document architectural solutions and maintain up-to-date technical documentation.

Profile

Must haves:

• Solution Architect experience
• Worked across different areas including Data, Software, Infrastructure, Security
• Ability to work across multiple projects
• Strong stakeholder skills

Nice to haves:

• Certification in Architecture (TOGAF, Zachman)
• Worked in the charity or non-profit sector

Job Offer

• 100% Remote
• 26 days holiday + BHS - rising with service to 30
• Buy 5 extra days
• Enhanced maternity & paternity
• Any extra time off can be taken off in Lieu
• Matched pension up to 11%
• Health cash plan
• Time off to volunteer
• 35 hour work week

Our client is in the Non-Profit/Charity sector in the UK and is looking to grow their team with their first Solution Architect. You will be joining a newly formed Architecture Team and work closely with the Head of Enterprise Architecture, Data Architect and Business Architect. This role is 100% remote working within the UK.

Client Details

Our client is in the Non-Profit/Charity sector in the UK and is looking to grow their team with their first Solution Architect. You will be joining a newly formed Architecture Team and work closely with the Head of Enterprise Architecture, Data Architect and Business Architect. This role is 100% remote working within the UK.

Description

• Design and implement scalable and efficient technology solutions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams during project implementation.
• Ensure architecture aligns with industry standards and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance system performance.
• Support the integration of new systems and applications into the existing technology landscape.
• Identify and address potential technical risks and challenges proactively.
• Document architectural solutions and maintain up-to-date technical documentation.

Profile

Must haves:

• Solution Architect experience
• Worked across different areas including Data, Software, Infrastructure, Security
• Ability to work across multiple projects
• Strong stakeholder skills

Nice to haves:

• Certification in Architecture (TOGAF, Zachman)
• Worked in the charity or non-profit sector

Job Offer

• 100% Remote
• 26 days holiday + BHS - rising with service to 30
• Buy 5 extra days
• Enhanced maternity & paternity
• Any extra time off can be taken off in Lieu
• Matched pension up to 11%
• Health cash plan
• Time off to volunteer
• 35 hour work week

One of our government clients is looking for an experienced Senior Service Designer to join them for a 6 month contract. They are offering £487 per day INSIDE IR35.

Our client is based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. They are offering hybrid working, with 3 days per week onsite.

This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance.

As the Senior Service Designer, you will contribute to the development of service designs, standards and guiding teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and supportable services that meet user and business needs.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Holds professional level certifications such as ITIL (Foundation or higher), BCS Certificate in Service Design, ISO/IEC 20000 Practitioner (Service Management Standard), Service Integration and Management (SIAM), Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, AgilePM, or equivalent experience
• Translate business, user, and operational requirements into coherent, efficient, and cost-effective service designs. Creating end to end Service Design Packages (SDPs).
• Understand Agile and user-centred design approaches, and how they integrate with service delivery.
• Experience leading and line managing Service Designers, providing direction, coaching, and professional development to build capability and excellence across functions.
• Track record of engaging with stakeholders and governance forums to provide clear, evidence-based service advice.
• Experience designing secure or air-gapped platforms within the government sector.
• Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, and UK government security frameworks, including Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, Government Functional Standards, and the Technology Code of Practice.
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of service design principles, IT service management frameworks (eg ITIL), and end-to-end service life cycle management.
• Understand enterprise and technical architecture concepts, ensuring service designs align with strategic and operational objectives.
• Lead co-design workshops and apply human-centred design methods to solve strategic problems.
• Awareness of accessibility, inclusion, and usability standards within digital and operational service design.
• Experience of designing for government security classification OFFICIAL and above. (Desirable)
• Awareness of AI technologies to enable operational efficiency and data-driven decisions. (Desirable)

If you think you’d be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our client is a leading specialist financial services provider currently building a technology hub in Manchester. They are seeking an experienced IT Systems Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural direction across key technology programmes.

About the Role

The IT Systems Architect holds overall technical authority for one or more programmes or Agile Release Trains, ensuring technical alignment, architectural governance, and successful delivery of business and technical outcomes. Working closely with other technology teams, you will ensure that architectural outcomes are withing required guardrails, shaping the Architectural Runway, guiding implementation, and championing best-practice architecture across the organisation.

This role requires deep expertise in SAFe/Agile architectural design, with the ability to operate flexibly within both Agile and Waterfall environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and continually refine the Architectural Runway, technical vision, and enabler epics for applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Influence programme roadmaps and backlogs, preparing architectural outputs for Program Increment planning.
• Promote and embed a scaled agility mindset, values, and practices across teams.
• Drive measurable delivery velocity, best-practice adoption, and effective implementation of new designs.
• Guide Developers, Engineers, BAs, BRDs, and Project Managers to ensure architectural alignment and technical coherence.
• Collaborate with Technical and Enterprise Architects to ensure adherence to technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Define and support requirements for system stability, technology upgrades, and pipeline improvements.
• Enforce technical guardrails through effective design governance.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Expert knowledge of enterprise workflow systems, distributed architecture, and communication architectures.
• Senior-level understanding of SDLC, architectural methodologies, and multi-platform environments
• Strong experience with web-based, service-based, and enterprise application architectures.
• Proven ability to manage code quality and ensure high technical standards.
• Deep understanding of SAFe/Agile, Waterfall delivery, and incremental architectural enablement.
• Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience defining architectural roadmaps.

Education & Technical Background

• Strong technical delivery experience, including architectural methodologies (eg, TOGAF).
• Architecture experience across platforms such as Java, .NET, Python, cloud environments, and tiered architectures.
• Experience with insurance or finance-based products preferred.
• Preferred certifications: ARCH, ASE, SDP.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and LucidSpark would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned IT Systems Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-level solutions, driving architectural excellence, and contributing to the continued success of a global insurance organisation.

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Security Architect. This position is for an initial 12-month contract assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London

The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and have a strong background in Security Architecture, along with the following skills and experience:

• A solid understanding of High-Level Security Architecture (HLD) and a secure-by-design approach.
• Experience leading security architecture for large-scale cloud hosting (specifically Azure and GCP) in high-threat government Tier 2 secure environments.
• Extensive knowledge of security architecture, including identity management, device security, workstation protection, cloud hosting, collaboration tools, networking, cryptography, operations, and data governance.
• Strong understanding of secure DevOps practices, CI/CD controls, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) hardening.
• Experience applying security controls to AI and machine learning components,
• Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, as well as SABSA and TOGAF. -
• Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking an Enterprise Architect. This position is for an initial 12-month contract assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London

The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and have a strong background in Enterprise Architecture, along with the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in developing Enterprise Architectural strategies, leading design authorities, and implementing architectural governance.
• Proven track record in leading enterprise architecture for large-scale cloud hosting, specifically in Azure and GCP, within high-security government Tier 2 environments.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, including IAM, identity federation, cryptography, network segmentation, and high-assurance gateways.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise design across all domains, including Data, Digital, Security, and Technical areas.
• Proficiency in Secure by Design principles and IT security documentation, including policies, standards, processes, procedures, and patterns.
• Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, as well as SABSA and TOGAF.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

Data Architect Hybrid RCT (South Wales)

IntaPeople are proud and excited to be appointed to recruit an experienced Data Architect for a Welsh-based not-for-profit sector client on an exclusive growth project.

This is a very exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing Data function in this newly created position. You will be joining the data team as one of the first handful of team members in this area of the business which will work with external partners to build out the organisations data capability offering. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and platform that enable them to make data -driven decisions at a enterprise level.

Working closely with the Head of Data Engineering you will help grow out this data function with the recruitment of further data engineering resources whilst working closely with solutions architects and Software Engineers. You will also get the opportunity to progress into a leadership role if this suited the individuals desires and capabilities.

You will shape, govern and assure the organisation s data architecture, defining, designing and maintaining strategic data models, standards, flows and governance structures that support organisational goals, ensure compliance, foster collaboration across business areas, and enable the organisation to make data-driven decisions

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or Data Architect (or similar/related role).
• Experience with Enterprise level Data sets.
• Expertise and practical experience in designing and aligning data models across multiple subject areas, applying recognised patterns and industry standards.
• Familiarity with structured architectural approaches found in TOGAF (data architecture) or equivalent.
• Proven experience defining and evolving data governance, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and policy assurance across services.
• Strong capability in data profiling, source system analysis and identifying links across problem domains to define common, reusable solutions.
• Experience of communicating technical information and data to a non technical audience and working collaboratively with analysts, architects, and product owners to deliver data solutions that meet user and organisational needs.
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members.
• Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud -based architectures.
• Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management.

Desirable skills

• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL/ELT principles.
• Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative data delivery.
• Experience with Big Data.
• Certification in data architecture or governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA, DCAM, EDMC).
• Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala and SQL
• Welsh language skills.

Key Responsibilities (at a glance):

• Establish Data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate
• Lead the design and oversight of enterprise aligned data models and supporting data architecture, ensuring that all modelling approaches follow organisational standards, recognised patterns, and enable scalable, high quality data flows across services.
• Provide expert architectural guidance to technical teams delivering cloud based data platforms, ensuring that data integration, modelling, metadata and design decisions align with organisational and enterprise-wide standards
• Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate.
• Work closely with data analysts,data engineering, Enterprise and solution architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders through regular communication and collaborative planning to ensure data solutions are closely aligned with business objectives and effectively meet user needs.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Data Strategy by maintaining thorough documentation of data processes, architectures, and workflows to ensure all technical and process information is systematically recorded, updated and data initiatives deliver business value and are aligned with broader technology and organisational goals
• Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends
• Provide oversight to teams building data processing pipelines and integration patterns, ensuring their artefacts are consistent with data architecture principles and metadata strategies.
• Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability, lacks data management practices, including governance, metadata standards, and quality controls.
• Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, by using the approach that ensures efficient query performance, scalable storage, and robust integration and delivers adaptable and resource -efficient data processing, meeting the organisation s evolving analytical and operational demands.
• Managing the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery can be challenging, especially when their priorities may differ or even conflict and require reconciliation to meet business and project needs.

What you ll get in return (at a glance)

• A salary of circa £62,500 - £67,500 (depending on experience)
• 28 days annual leave + public bank holidays
• Hybrid working - To be based in their brand new, modern offices 1-2 days per week
• A flexible working environment
• Competitive Legal and General pension Scheme (8% employer contribution)
• 4 x Death in service
• The opportunity to work on modern and industry changing projects
• Progression and development opportunities
• Free Rail travel throughout Wales and discounted throughout the UK
• Salary sacrifice scheme such as cycle to work, electric vehicle
• A chance to truly contribute to large scale digitalisation projects within Wales

For more information click APPLY now or for a confidential chat call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed).

This role is commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cardiff and Newport or surrounding areas.

Domain Architect Supply Chain Retail/ FMCG

We’re excited to be working exclusively with a leading consumer brand partnering their search for a Supply Chain Domain Architect to lead technology strategy and architectural design within a defined business or technology domain. You’ll shape the Supply Chain domain roadmap, influence enterprise decisions, and guide the design of complex solutions across multiple programmes.

This is a high-visibility role where your expertise will have a massive influence on long-term technology investment, drive modernisation, and enable teams to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Define and own the Supply Chain domain architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Shape and evaluate solution options, guiding lifecycle planning and platform modernisation.
• Provide design assurance, approve high-level designs, and enforce alignment to enterprise standards
• Collaborate with Product, Platform, and Programme teams to prioritise work, influence investments, and guide delivery
• Mentor Solution Architects and Engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in enterprise-scale Supply Chain architecture within retail or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture principles I.E. TOGAF
• Experience with WMS integrations, automation
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

This is your chance to lead architecture strategy at the enterprise level, shape transformative solutions, and make a tangible impact on business outcomes

Job Title: Senior Solution Architect

Location: Ipswich

Years of Experience: 15+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our dynamic team in Ipswich. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and expertise in Application Architecture, with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust application solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align technology with business goals and drive innovation within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex application systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices for application development.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance application performance and efficiency.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor and train junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment of application architecture with business objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the organization.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong expertise in Application Architecture, including design patterns, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Proficient in cloud technologies and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of data architecture and database design.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Experience in leading architectural initiatives and driving change within an organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in software development and application architecture.
• Proven experience in leading architectural design and implementation for large scale applications.
• Relevant certifications in architecture or cloud technologies are a plus.

Senior Security & Technology Consultants

Location: Warton, UK (On-Site - 5 Days per Week)

Overview

We are seeking experienced Security & Technology Professionals to support critical programmes in a secure defence environment. These roles span architecture, assurance, operations, and technical delivery disciplines and require individuals who can operate effectively within highly regulated, mission-critical settings.

All positions are based full-time on-site in Warton (5 days per week) and require candidates to hold a current and valid MOD DV clearance at the time of application.

Scope of Opportunities

We are hiring across multiple security and technology disciplines, including:

• Security Architects
• Security Assurers
• Information Security Consultants
• SOC Analysts
• OT Architects
• Cross Domain SMEs
• IT Administrators
• Service Managers
• Product Security Managers
• Penetration Testing Specialists
• Technical Project / Programme Managers

Key Responsibilities (Role Dependent)

Security Architecture & Design

• Define and review secure architectures across enterprise IT and OT environments.
• Act as technical authority for secure system design and implementation.
• Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with defence security standards and secure-by-design principles.

Security Assurance & Governance

• Deliver independent security assurance across programmes.
• Support accreditation activities and compliance reviews.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and risk registers.

Security Operations & SOC

• Monitor, analyse, and respond to security events and incidents.
• Strengthen detection, response, and resilience capabilities.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.

OT & Cross Domain Security

• Provide expertise in Operational Technology environments.
• Design and assure secure cross-domain solutions and data transfer mechanisms.
• Evaluate network segregation and high-assurance controls.

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management

• Conduct or oversee penetration testing engagements.
• Assess vulnerabilities and validate remediation strategies.
• Support red/blue team activities where required.

Service & Product Security

• Embed security into live service management processes.
• Act as Product Security lead across development lifecycles.
• Integrate DevSecOps controls and secure SDLC practices.

Technical Delivery & Programme Support

• Manage security-focused technical workstreams.
• Provide governance reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Translate technical risks into business impact and mitigation plans.

Essential Requirements

• Valid and transferable MOD DV clearance (mandatory).
• Availability to work on-site in Warton, 5 days per week.
• Strong background in one or more of the listed security disciplines.
• Experience working in secure, defence, or highly regulated environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, CREST, cloud certifications).