Solutions Architect

Contract: 12 months (Inside IR35)

Day Rate: £462 per day

Location: Milton Keynes (1–2 days onsite per week)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise in PCI DSS v4 to support a leading financial services organisation on a long-term engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to design, assure, and govern secure, compliant solutions within the payment card ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop solution options, architectural designs, and impact assessments that meet business and compliance objectives.
• Provide assurance across solution designs, ensuring alignment with PCI DSS requirements and best practice.
• Drive solutions through established governance processes, balancing compliance, security, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to embed PCI DSS requirements into solution designs.
• Support delivery teams with expert architectural guidance in a regulated environment.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in enterprise-scale or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of the payment card ecosystem.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with PCI DSS v4 compliance requirements and levels.
• Track record of producing architectural deliverables and supporting governance processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.