Full job descriptionMERITUS 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.