Sc Cleared IT Solution Architect

We are recruiting for a SC Cleared IT Solution Architect on contract for a leading Fefence orgainsation - the role is based 1 day per week in either Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton and 4 days remotely.

The Solution Architect is responsible for supporting a variety of internal and external stakeholders within the scope of the programmes. Performing Business Analysis and Solution Design to define the digital transformation/adoption goals and develop solution roadmaps. Fostering strong stakeholder relationships and integrating into the programmes and functions in order to support and guide them to good and effective decisions.


Skillset/experience required:
Understanding of:

• Essential – Designing technical solutions to meet business needs within security constraints
• Essential – Documenting designs clearly from an architectural perspective
• Advantageous – The lifecycle of information systems including acquisition and development of new technology, with a view on utilising automation
• Advantageous – Application integration approaches, e.g. use of OLSC
• Advantageous – Awareness of industry infrastructure and operating standards such as SQL, DB2, Active Directory, Virtual Machines, WebSphere

A broad level of Technical IT knowledge and expertise in the areas of; developing concepts and scoping enterprise systems and services, especially in the integration of disparate and distributed solutions in a defence environment. 
Excellent problem solving skills.
Proven Business Analyst and Project Management skills with the ability to articulate technical information to different audiences. Able to communicate verbally and in writing at all company level with the ability to articulate problems and solutions in business language.