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Solutions Architect - SC/DV

iO Associates
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5 months ago
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SC/DV Cleared Solutions Architect- £550-£650 a day (OUTSIDE IR35) - Hybrid (Central London)- 6 Months (Rolling Contract)

iO Associates are looking for anSC/DV Cleared Solutions Architectfor a6-month rolling contract roleoffering up to£650 a day(outside IR35). You will be working for a rapidly growing Network & Architecture consultancy who are very well renowned in their field. You must haveminimum SC clearanceand be onsite inCentral London3 days a week. If you have SC, you must beDV eligible, and willing to go through.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a vital programme which helps to protect some of the UK's most sensitive information. Key experience is listed below:

Solution Architecture in cleared environments (Ideally Secret & above) Hands-on Security Architecture Experience Microsoft & Linux based deployments Strong Stakeholder Management and Customer Facing Skills Translation from Non-Technical to Technical (And vice-versa)

If you're anSC/DV Cleared Solutions Architectlooking for a 6-month rolling contract (outside IR35) offering up to£650 a day, then please come back to me with your updated CV, and I will give you a call.

X2 SC/DV Cleared Solutions Architect- £600-£650 a day - Can flex if DV Cleared/Senior (OUTSIDE IR35) - Hybrid (Central London)- 6 Months (Rolling Contract)

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