Solutions Architect
Sanderson Government and Defence · Moathill, Cupar ·
- Category
- Architecture
- Salary
- GBP 75,000 / year
Designs secure, end-to-end collaboration solutions for Defence and National Security clients — translating requirements into technical designs and architecture documentation, leading workshops and demos, and supporting RFI/RFP bids. Core stack: AWS/Azure/GCP cloud, TOGAF, networking, virtualisation, and cybersecurity.
Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year
Requirements:- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect within Defence, National Security, or secure environments
- Strong understanding of secure collaboration technologies (messaging, file sharing, video, IA)
- Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
- Strong cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience across networking, virtualisation, and cybersecurity tools
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP, ITILv4) - Desirable
- Experience responding to RFIs/RFPs - Desirable
- Background in complex, multi-stakeholder environments - Desirable
- Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs, technical challenges, and security requirements
- Translate requirements into clear technical specifications and solution designs
- Lead workshops, presentations, and technical demonstrations
- Act as a trusted advisor on secure collaboration technologies and emerging threats
- Design end-to-end solutions aligned with security standards and best practices
- Produce architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans
- Support RFI/RFP responses with detailed technical proposals
- Assess and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools
- Evaluate security, compliance, scalability, and interoperability
- Provide clear recommendations with supporting rationale
- Work with engineering, project teams, and vendors to ensure successful delivery
- Provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle
- Support issue resolution and ensure solutions meet client expectations
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security developments
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation across solutions
- Contribute to thought leadership and best practices
- Mentor and support junior team members
- AWS
- Architect
- Azure
- Cloud
- GCP
- Support
- Security
- TOGAF
More:
We are Sanderson Government & Defence, supporting a leading organisation delivering secure, mission-critical solutions into the Defence and National Security sectors. We offer a salary of £75,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, along with the opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects. Our environment is collaborative and expert-led, with ongoing professional development and career progression. We value respect and equality, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.
last updated 40 week of 2026