Solutions Architect - DV Clearance

Summary: The role of Solution Architect focuses on integrating a secure cloud hosting ecosystem within Defence, specifically for the SCC Hyperscale platform. The position involves establishing a new DevOps function and designing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code tooling, and Landing Zone architectures. The architect will also mentor junior team members and engage with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with government standards. Active DV Clearance is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate SCC Hyperscale into SECRET cloud hosting.
• Lead CI/CD pipeline and IaC tooling design.
• Establish and grow an S-Cloud DevOps function.
• Work closely with Cloud teams and Preferred Bidders.
• Create secure, compliant designs aligned with NCSC standards.
• Contribute to Defence and cross-government working groups.
• Mentor junior architects and support team recruitment.

Key Skills:

• Strong background in DevOps, cloud integration, and secure environments.
• Proven experience with CI/CD, IaC (eg, Terraform), and platform architecture.
• Comfortable navigating government compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Salary (Rate): £575 per day

City: Corsham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Solution Architect - Platform Integration & DevOps

Location: On-site working 2-3 days a week as required in Corsham, Wiltshire

Clearance: Active DV Clearance

We're seeking a Solution Architect to support the integration of a secure cloud hosting ecosystem within Defence. You'll play a key role in establishing a new DevOps function and leading the design of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code tooling, and Landing Zone architectures for the SCC Hyperscale platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate SCC Hyperscale into SECRET cloud hosting.
• Lead CI/CD pipeline and IaC tooling design.
• Establish and grow an S-Cloud DevOps function.
• Work closely with Cloud teams and Preferred Bidders.
• Create secure, compliant designs aligned with NCSC standards.
• Contribute to Defence and cross-government working groups.
• Mentor junior architects and support team recruitment.

About You:

• Strong background in DevOps, cloud integration, and secure environments.
• Proven experience with CI/CD, IaC (eg, Terraform), and platform architecture.
• Comfortable navigating government compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.