MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Solution Architect to join our client supporting the delivery of secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector.

SOLUTION ARCHITECT - 10 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO £800 PER DAY - OUTSIDE IR35 - ANDOVER (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT

• Lead solution architecture activities across a range of complex technology projects and programmes
• Support legacy application modernisation and migration initiatives
• Produce high-level solution designs, architectural documentation, and technical artefacts
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, delivery, and business teams
• Engage with Defence and Government stakeholders to ensure successful technical delivery
• Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, scalability, and performance requirements
• Contribute to architectural governance, standards, and best practice across programmes

Skills / experience required:

• Strong experience operating as a Solution Architect within Defence, Government, or other secure environments
• Previous experience working with Army or MOD systems
• Knowledge of secure development and architecture principles
• Understanding of OWASP, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and GDPR
• Experience delivering complex technology transformation or modernisation programmes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Experience working within SFIA-aligned delivery environments
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud-based technologies
• Experience supporting full project lifecycles from requirements through to delivery
• Understanding of secure hosting, infrastructure, or application environments

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical technology solutions across the Defence sector, with the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives in a highly secure environment.