Technical Architect in Andover

Job Description Technical Architect Central Government Programme | Defence Environment Andover HQ (2 days onsite per week) £110,000 - £120,000 + package SC Clearance required Overview An opportunity has opened for a Technical Architect to join a high-security central government programme supporting a major defence-related capability. This is a hands‑on architecture role where you will take ownership of complex system design across large‑scale, secure environments, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned to wider enterprise strategy. You will operate across multi‑disciplinary teams, providing technical leadership from early concept through to delivery, governance, and ongoing optimisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the end‑to‑end technical design of complex systems and services Define, review, and assure architectural solutions across the full delivery lifecycle Provide governance and technical oversight across development and integration activity Conduct impact assessments, design reviews, and risk evaluation of solution changes Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure architectures Ensure adherence to enterprise standards, security principles, and regulatory requirements Apply architectural principles across software, infrastructure, cloud, and integration layers Support secure solution design aligned to government and defence security standards Contribute to architecture boards, governance forums, and technical decision‑making Provide mentoring, guidance, and architectural leadership to delivery teams Support pre‑sales / bid activity including solution shaping, estimation, and client engagement Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements across platforms and services Lead or support proof of concepts and technical demonstrations Technical Environment Strong experience required in: Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) DevOps / CI/CD toolchains and practices Microservices and web services architecture REST, SOAP, JSON‑based integrations and access management (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Active Directory, LDAP, ADFS) Secure application development (Java or .NET) Agile delivery environments API‑driven architectures Security frameworks and principles (OWASP, NCSC guidance) Data protection and GDPR‑compliant design Desirable Experience Defence, central government or highly regulated environments SC cleared environments Data architecture and modern data platforms Real‑time data integration, APIs, streaming or IoT AI or emerging technology solutions Public sector procurement / bid support exposure Industry certifications (AWS, Azure, Microsoft or equivalent) About You Has operated as a Technical Architect or Senior Solution Architect in complex environments Can operate across both hands‑on technical design and stakeholder engagement Understands how to balance security, scalability, and delivery constraints Is confident working in governance‑heavy, regulated environments Can influence senior stakeholders and translate complexity into clear decisions #J-18808-Ljbffr