Senior / Principal Data & Solution Architect (Defence)

Are you passionate about using data and technology to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes? Shape how Defence uses data and technology to tackle complex challenges. Join us to develop practical architecture that supports critical capabilities, better decisions and successful delivery across data, information and solution architecture. We have opportunities at both Senior and Principal level, and all roles are hands-on. Principal-level candidates will also bring broader experience of leading complex work, influencing senior stakeholders and guiding others. You do not need to choose a level before applying; we will assess this with you during the recruitment process. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking, and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every desirable criterion. Your responsibilities may include: Work collaboratively with military and civil service clients to understand their needs and translate them into practical architecture outcomes. Develop current and target architectures across relevant data, information, solution and technology domains. Produce clear architecture products, which may include principles, policies, standards, guidance, patterns, designs, roadmaps and option assessments. Research unfamiliar or emerging topics and apply recognised good practice to the Defence context. Help clients govern, secure, share, integrate and exploit data and information across organisational and system boundaries. Lead architecture activities and provide advice and assurance through relevant stages of discovery, design, acquisition and delivery. Facilitate workshops, support governance and build agreement across operational, technical and senior stakeholder groups. Depending on your experience and level of appointment, you may also: Lead larger, more complex or less well-defined assignments while remaining actively involved in delivery. Influence senior stakeholders, resolve competing priorities and guide architecture through governance and approval. Guide and assure other practitioners, and contribute to our architecture capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing, recruitment or business development. Essential We recognise that individuals develop expertise through different experiences and career journeys. You do not need to meet every criterion: we are looking for sound architecture judgement, Defence credibility and the ability to deliver useful outcomes in complex environments. Experience in data, information, solution or enterprise architecture, or a closely related role. Experience producing clear, decision-useful architecture artefacts such as principles, policies, standards, guidance, target architectures, solution designs, roadmaps or assessments. Experience working with Defence, government or comparable secure and regulated organisations, including engagement with…