Solutions Architect

Cloud Solution Architect – National Security | Up to £93,000 | DV Cleared | 4 Days Onsite

Location: Client sites in London, Gloucester, or Manchester (4 days onsite)

Salary: Minimum £93,000 + benefits

Clearance: Due to the nature of the role you must be cleared to a high vetted level.

Fortice are helping a trusted client, a UK-based tech consultancy delivering cutting-edge digital and data transformation for government and national security clients. They are looking for a Solution Architect to join them in a really exciting opportunity to build a national security capability from the ground up with a close knit team.

As a Cloud Solution Architect, you’ll lead the design and delivery of secure, modern architectures that shape mission-critical systems across government and defence.

Responsibilities:

• Architecting tailored cloud and hybrid solutions using AWS and Azure
• Driving solution development from discovery through delivery
• Supporting pre-sales and client engagement with technical leadership
• Influencing the capability framework and consulting toolkit
• Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and enterprise clients to ensure scalable, secure outcomes

Skills:

• Proven experience architecting solutions in central government or defence sectors
• Expertise across AWS, Azure, microservices, containers (Docker/K8s)
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and integrating COTS solutions
• A clear grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate, etc.)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and pre-sales consulting experience
• eDV clearance (essential)

Benefits:

• Work on high-impact national programmes with real-world relevance
• Help shape a fast-growing national security practice from the ground up
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team with access to the latest tech
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term growth opportunities

If you feel more comfortable applying via email due to clearances, please email me at jenna@fortice.co.uk