DV Cleared Solution Architect

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Solution Architect to join a major transformation programme supporting a high profile UK public sector organisation.

You will be responsible for designing robust, secure and scalable technical solutions, working closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, engineers and senior technical leadership.

The role will involve translating complex business and technical requirements into clear solution designs while ensuring alignment with security, architecture and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end technical solutions across complex transformation programmes.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable solution architectures.
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation, including solution designs, architecture diagrams, technical specifications and decision records.
• Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, data, security and delivery teams to ensure solutions are successfully implemented.
• Assess existing systems and identify opportunities for modernisation, integration and improvement.
• Define appropriate technology, integration and deployment approaches.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security and government technology standards.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies and constraints and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support technical governance, design reviews and architecture boards.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle, from discovery and design through to implementation and transition into service.

Essential Experience

• Active DV clearance – essential.
• Proven experience working as a Solution Architect within complex enterprise or government environments.
• Strong experience designing end-to-end technology solutions across multiple technical domains.
• Experience working on large-scale transformation, modernisation or digital programmes.
• Strong understanding of cloud, infrastructure, applications, APIs and system integration.
• Experience producing architecture documentation and technical design artefacts.
• Strong understanding of security, governance, risk and architectural principles.
• Experience working with Agile delivery teams and modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within highly regulated or security-sensitive environments.