Solutions Architect

Meritus
Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£700 – £800 pd

Salary

£700 – £800 pd

Job Type
Contract
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
20 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

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 skillsDesirable:

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

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