Senior Technical Architect

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Architect to join a high-profile, secure digital programme on a part-time basis until July 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled architect to provide technical leadership and assurance on a project of national importance.

Key Details

• Location: Corsham (travel expenses covered)

• Duration: Until 31 July 2026

• Commitment: Part-time (30 working days total, ad hoc basis agreed with hiring manager)

• IR35: In scope

• Security Clearance: Must hold active DV clearance and be a sole UK national

As Senior Technical Architect, you will:

• Lead on the design and assurance of secure digital architectures with a focus on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

• Review and assure supplier solutions against requirements, ensuring quality and traceability.

• Support the production of technical documentation and risk management activities.

• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to suppliers and stakeholders.

• Oversee testing and validation of solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Mentor and support other architects and technical team members.

Essential skills & experience:

• Proven expertise in Enterprise PKI (Public Key Infrastructure).

• Strong background in solution, business, data, and application architecture.

• Experience with architectural modelling to support enterprise-level design.

• Knowledge of cloud and distributed architectures.

• Excellent technical leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to engage across a wide range of technologies, both proprietary and open source.

• Experience in secure environments, ensuring compliance with government and industry standards.

Desirable:

• Experience with requirement traceability in complex programmes.

• Prior exposure to highly sensitive or defence-related projects.