Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to join their team as a PLM Architecture Professional on a contractual basis. This role is based in Warton with hybrid work arrangements, requiring two days on-site presence each week. The contract duration is nine months, and the position operates within the Inside IR35 framework.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
UK EYES ONLY
If you are an experienced Solution Architect with a passion for PLM solutions and looking for your next challenge in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s team in Warton.
Network Architect/Technical Architect/Milton Keynes/6 Month Contract/Inside IR35/£600/SC Clearance/Security Cleared
An architect is required to support a major government body with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities.
Working with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution as well as maintaining key business relationships within government and capability ensuring the security of the nation.
Providing key technical inputs and governance.
Skills
Excellent people skills and an ability to explain and understand technical complexity.
Experience in relevant roles, including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure environments.
Experience of networking architecture
o Network Topology and configuration
o Wireless network architecture
o Firewalls
o Network load balancing
o Inter/intra site connectivity
o Virtual private network configuration
o Public could connectivity
Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.
Experience of requirements management and ownership of deliverables.
Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.
A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies.
Desirable (in no priority order)
Worked in a Matrix organisation structure.
IT Technical qualifications or equivalent experience
TOGAF or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Public cloud offerings
Job Title: Technical Cyber Security Architect (SC)
Location: Remote (UK-based) with travel as required
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Security Clearance: Candidates must hold SC level clearance and meet UK residency requirements
About the Role
We’re looking for a Technical Security Architect to join our client; a leading Cyber Consultancy that’s shaping the future of secure digital transformation.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You’ll help clients define and implement security architectures that protect their assets and enable confident decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Bring
Prior and proven experience gained as a Security Architect or in a technical cyber role.
Expertise in:
Security legislation (GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO)
Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8)
HMG/NCSC policies and guidance
Cloud security (AWS, Azure)
Microservice architectures
PKI, Cryptography, Privileged Access Management
Certifications: SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, CISM (or working towards CIISEC/UK Cyber Security Council registration).Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and adaptability.
What’s in it for You
Interested?
Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Description
Solution Architect (Maritime Autonomy)
Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Solution Architect to lead the architecting and design of modern autonomous and digital C4ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms.
The role will support multiple maritime and related defence opportunities with the candidate will have extensive experience working in the defence industry, with specific expertise in maritime systems and architectures, autonomy, mission systems, and C4ISR integration as well as good understanding of maritime platform design.
This role will include developing relevant capability roadmaps across the Leidos Maritime area, scoping technology innovation, capability integration, undertaking customer engagement to position Leidos as a leader in Maritime Defence using cutting edge technology and leading the solution on bids and opportunities.
The Solution Architect will work closely with programme-specific architects and engineers, programme delivery, business development, wider divisional technical leadership and customer teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements and operational needs.
What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time Working
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
£75,800.00-£99,800.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Description
Lead Combat Systems Engineer
Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands
We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Maritime Combat Systems Engineer (MCSE) to lead the design and implementation of a Combat System for the Leidos Sea Dagger, a brand new naval combat platform.
The candidate will have extensive experience working in the defence industry, with specific expertise in maritime combat, C2 and Combat Management systems, data networks and architectures, mission systems, and C4ISR integration as well as understanding of overall platform design and architecture.
This role will include selecting, implementing, integrating and setting to work various combat system capabilities drawn from Industry partners and internally Leidos generated products.
A key element of this role will be integration of Agentic AI systems into the combat system with a strong focus on autonomous systems. Familiarity with StrikeNet and other emergent naval systems would be advantageous.
The MCSE will report directly to the Maritime Chief Engineer and will be responsible for the delivery of the Combat Systems, supporting the various trials that will allow the acceptance of the new platform into service with the UK Royal Navy.
What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time Working
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold”—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
£61,500.00-£78,800.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Location: Portsmouth (hybrid working 3 days on site 2 days from home)
Duration: 12 months duration
Pay: £50.79 ph PAYE + Holiday pay or £68.55 ph Umbrella
Inside IR35
Job Role
Working on the MIMESIS programme in the Simulation & Training function
Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
• Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and Knowledge of Systems Engineering and company approaches, techniques and governance to design and develop solutions and resolve engineering issues and problems for a range of products and engineering situations, compiling technical reports and accompanying presentations as required
• Apply the Systems Engineering principles of ISO 15288 to the design and build of systems through the entire engineering lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system support and disposal
• Apply the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles of ISO 15288 and ISO 12207 to the design of software-based Simulation Systems through the entire engineering lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system support and disposal
• Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design, and software design, including associated performance prediction and installation design
• Work independently under limited technical direction across a range of products and services, resolving common engineering problems
• Discern and decompose requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next
• Undertake system design decomposition and architectural modelling to subsystem level, including associated external and internal interface definition, and manage architectural models in an approved toolset such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
• Undertake system integration, test planning and execution
• Contribute to definition of acceptance strategies in order to verify requirement compliance at specific levels of system design, supporting production of customer acceptance evidence
• Undertake technical reviews, verification and approval of engineering technical design and documentation in accordance with business, legislative and customer requirements
• Maintain a good working knowledge of contemporary Systems Engineering practices including Model Based Engineering, cyber security, safety procedures, and technologies used to realise simulated environments
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of requirements management (e.g. IBM DOORS Next) and configuration management
• Knowledge of working with large scale complex system designs
• Knowledge of integration of predominantly software-based systems, particularly with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) platforms, technology and network functionality
• Knowledge of multiple phases of an engineering lifecycle and good knowledge of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) and associated tools (e.g. JIRA)
• Knowledge of mathematical simulation tools/languages (e.g. Mathworks MATLAB, Simulink, Pearl, Python, MathCAD)
• Proven Ability of using a high level design methodology (e.g. UAF, NAF, TOGAF, SysML, UML) and the production of associated design artefacts, including documentation
• Knowledge of working with contemporary technologies and concepts e.g. MBE, MBSE, digital twins, simulated environments, AR/VR, AI/ML, IoT, etc.
• Demonstrates understanding, knowledge and Knowledge of Systems Engineering with a focus on software-based product development including knowledge of appropriate Systems Engineering and Software Engineering standards (e.g. ISO 15288 and ISO 12207 respectively)
• Prior Knowledge of simulation system or system modelling development
Ideas | People | Trust
We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.
We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.
We’ll broaden your horizons
To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you’ll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we’ll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to.
We’ll help you succeed
Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.
You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.
Reporting into the IT Architecture team, the purpose of this role is to lead in designing, planning, and delivering solutions in collaboration with our Innovation & Digital Office and the business streams. Some of these solutions will be derived from innovation ideas that are being generated within the business. You’ll work closely with other Architects, and Innovation Managers to ensure new solutions address a business problem whilst adhering to our architectural design and enterprise strategy.
In order to accelerate time to market, you will utilise approaches such as buy before build and a rapid agile delivery. Using both minimum viable product and iterative principals the role is responsible in delivering solutions at speed into the business, utilising a ‘cloud first’ strategy.
You must be both technically proficient and solution focussed, motivated by finding coherent and strategic solutions to complex business. You will have a track record of innovation and be able to demonstrate examples of using creativity and technical knowledge to achieve successful business outcomes through an engaging and consultative approach.
In this role you’ll:
Experience working with the following technologies:
We’re in it together
Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.
Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.
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Security focused Solutions Architect Are you security focused, like working in a client facing environment delivering security Solutions? Looking for an Architect to join an amazing highly talented team. Delivery cutting-edge, high security solutions for a successful, established MSP. As the architect you will design end to end solutions that address clients needs. Developing detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications and implementation plans ro guide solution delivery. Developed detailed technical proposals and solutions in response to customer RFI s & RFPs. You will understand business requirements, technical challenges and security considerations and translate into technical specifications. Collaborating with sales, project management and engineering teams. Leading workshops, presentations and presentations to showcase solutions and gain buy in from stakeholders. Always identifying the best solutions for client requirements and evaluating security posture and compliance, ensuring regulatory standards. Involved in solutions implementations and integration. Provide technical oversight and support through implementation. Continuous improvement, identify opportunities for innovation & enhancements to existing solutions. Mentoring and coaching team members. Bachelor s in computer science or similar with certs in security such as; CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP and would suit someone with ITIL4. Solution design, modelling tools, enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Virtualization, networking, cyber security tools. You will have a successful track record of designing and delivering complex technology soltins in security, working with cross functional teams, secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, information assurance. Excellent communication & presentation skills, to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Must be SC cleared or able to obtain SC and eventually DV clearance.
We’re looking for a Digital Architect to help shape and govern digital solutions that deliver exceptional customer experiences and power a large-scale digital transformation.
You’ll work in a fast-moving, agile environment, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and delivery teams to design digital services that are scalable, secure, and built to perform.
What you’ll be doing
What you’ll bring
Travel 1-2 times a week to Burton on Trent
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
£90-100K + car allowance + performance bonus
London Flexible | Hybrid working with frequent travel to Banbury required
This is not a role for maintaining architecture. It’s a role for defining it.
BFS is entering a new phase of transformation and we’re looking for you to set the strategic blueprint that guides how the business evolves.
Growth only works if the business can scale and this role exists to make sure it does.
You’ll take a strategic view of how BFS operates today and design how it needs to evolve to support scalable, customer-centric growth. From customer journeys to operating models, you’ll define the blueprint that enables the next phase of the business.
This is architecture with teeth.
The role
BFS is entering Transformation 5.0. A major, business-wide shift in how we serve customers, scale operations and deliver value.
To do that well, we need a clear, joined-up view of:
This role exists to own that thinking and turn it into something real. You won’t be stepping into a fully formed enterprise architecture function you’ll be building it, and you’ll do it hands-on.
What you’ll be doing
Act as the strategic integrator across BFS’s transformation agenda.
You’ll:
What you’ll bring
This role will suit someone who enjoys ambiguity, ownership and building things from scratch.
You’ll bring:
Experience in regulated or financial services environments is helpful, but not essential if you bring the right mindset and capability.
The good stuff
About Bibby Financial Services
We’re a global organisation operating in nine countries, supporting over 9,000 SMEs worldwide. Following the completion of a £1bn securitisation deal, we’re increasing our lending to UK businesses at a time when support really matters and this role plays a vital part in making that happen.
This is a role you can truly make your own and leave a lasting legacy.
If you’re excited by the idea of defining the customer vision, building enterprise architecture capability and shaping how an organisation evolves at scale, apply before 23rd March 2026, we’d love to talk.
Everyone will receive a response.
Bibby Financial Services is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
£Up to £95,000 GBP
Onsite WORKING
Location: Bristol;Cheltenham;Gloucester , Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Join a global professional services organisation recognised by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, reflecting a long-standing reputation for excellence, innovation, and leadership in delivering high-impact transformation across government and secure environments. With deep expertise in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and complex programme delivery, this organisation helps shape the UK Government’s most critical Defence and National Security initiatives.
Key Details
The Role - Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security
As an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security, you will work at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data, helping define enterprise architecture vision, roadmaps, and operating models across complex government programmes. You will lead architectural thinking in secure environments, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure technology and data platforms deliver real, measurable value.
This role is ideal for an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security who thrives on combining strategic thinking with practical delivery and enjoys shaping enterprise-wide outcomes that directly support national security.
What You’ll Be Doing as an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security
As an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security, you will:
Key Requirements
The successful Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security will combine strong enterprise architecture expertise with the credibility to operate confidently in secure government environments.
You will have:
Set Yourself Apart
We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
Why Join as an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security?
This is a permanent role for candidates with DV clearance, offering the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and high-impact programmes in the UK.
Reference: AON/AMC/EnterpriseArchDV
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Hybrid - Staffordshire (ideally 1 day a week, but can flex for the right person)
Fixed-Term Contract - 24 Months
£75,000 - £90,000 based on experience
About the Organisation
Join a nationally recognised organisation undergoing a major multi-year digital transformation. With significant investment in modern cloud platforms and customer-facing digital services, the business is rebuilding its digital estate to support new products, smoother user journeys and improved operational capabilities.
You will be part of a forward-thinking digital function with strong leadership support and a clearly defined roadmap - an ideal environment for an architect who wants to shape long-term platforms, influence strategy and embed modern engineering practices.
The Role
As a Digital Architect, you will shape, define and govern the organisation’s digital platforms, with an emphasis on Azure and Sitecore-based solutions. You’ll work across multiple product teams and delivery partners, ensuring architectures are scalable, secure and future proof.
This is a hands-on architectural leadership role where your decisions will influence key digital services used by large volumes of internal and external users.
This is a 24-month fixed-term contract with genuine long-term potential, including the possibility of a permanent role.
What you’ll be doing
What we’re looking for
What’s on offer
Interested?
If you’re a Digital Architect seeking the chance to define modern cloud and digital platforms - in a stable, well-backed transformation environment - this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Ready to grow your architectural expertise in a supportive team? Do you want to work alongside expert architects and grow your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment? Are you ready to take on projects to open new opportunities? If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose-driven businesses. As a Technical Architect you'll contribute to software development projects, ensuring that the applications are efficient, performant and user-friendly. You’ll broaden your experience while connecting with experts across the practice, gaining and sharing insights, and benefitting from opportunities to grow your career. The role You’ll use your experience of defining and implementing software architectures using patterns and best-practice approaches to define detailed designs that form part of large enterprise-scale applications to meet our clients’ business outcomes. You’ll collaborate with colleagues and take your solutions through architecture governance and generally contribute to the evolution of the assurance processes. You’ll use your expertise to confidently lead and guide delivery teams to bring your design to life. Requirements As attendance at these sites is a routine part of the role’s working pattern and involves frequent local travel, travel expenses are not covered. Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. As a result, we are unable to progress applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements. Essential experience You don’t need to have had the job title of technical architect before – but we will want you to demonstrate experience of technical architecture. In your CV and at interview, we’ll ask you to show how you: • develop and implement technical designs for modern enterprise-scale applications, utilising or defining effective patterns and technologies • show ownership of designs and their evolution and transition into service • have an excellent working knowledge of software development, programming languages, modelling languages and methodologies and know how to apply them • identify and adhere to architecture quality attributes and/or non-functional requirements • evaluate and introduce innovative new patterns, approaches and technologies into project teams • can break down architectures into implemented components, utilising effective patterns and technologies that deliver business outcomes and address stakeholder needs As well as technical architecture skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant. If selected for interview, we’ll ask you to show that you: • build strong relationships with both business and technical stakeholders to provide technical direction and build consensus for your technical designs • take a methodical and considered approach to solving problems • take a collaborative and consultative approach to leading and guiding teams • coach and mentor fellow team members • keep up to date with new and emerging technology trends and their practical application At the interview, we’ll ask you to describe how you approach architecture, deliver business outcomes and engage stakeholders. If you’re successful in your first interview, we’ll ask you back to develop and present a proposal from a case study and problem statement. Desirable experience Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role: • Experience with architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, Open Agile Architecture) • Experience of delivering digital services and the GDS toolkit for the UK Government would be useful for many of our projects. It will be valuable (and essential for some contractor roles) if you are familiar with these activities and concepts: o the Service Manual o Agile delivery phases and o Service Assessments • A solid understanding of the benefit of user-centred design and understanding accessibility standards • Good understanding of DevOps and in-life service management If you have this experience, please show it on your CV and we can talk about it in the interview. If you don’t have this experience please do still apply, as we can coach you in these areas if you join us. Salary Senior consultant salary range: £70,001-£80,000 per annum What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days’ holiday, and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you’ll work This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: 71,713 - 79,409
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We’re investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future.
We’re looking for an exceptional Solution Architect to help shape Barnet’s technology future and play a strategic role in driving our digital, data and AI transformation.
As part of the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you’ll lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure and cost-effective technology solutions across the council. You’ll be responsible for setting the architectural direction for our 5year technology investment strategy. Ensuring our systems, platforms and AI tooling align with business needs, emerging technologies and industry best practice.
This is a high impact role with visibility across the organisation. You’ll influence senior leaders, guide major technology decisions, and help create a modern, integrated architecture that supports better services and outcomes for residents.
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected o attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.
We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.
About you
You’re an experienced and strategic technology leader who thrives on solving complex problems and shaping modern enterprise architectures. You combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder influence and the ability to communicate in a clear, business focused way.
You will bring:
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)
550 - 600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)
6 month initial contract
Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)
My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Architect to support them with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities.
You will liaise with stakeholders/customers and interpret business requirements into technical ones and support technical teams in delivery of capabilities, providing 4th level technical oversight to customer issues.
The ideal candidate will have experience in an enterprise environment, ideally within a Government body.
Essential Experience Required:
Networking architecture such as
Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.
Experience of requirements management and ownership of deliverables.
Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.
A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies.
Desirable:
Worked in a matrix organisation structure.
IT Technical qualifications or equivalent experience
TOGAF or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Public cloud offerings
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