Technical Architect

Our client a leading aerospace and security company are now looking for 3 technical architects. SC cleared candidates preferred.

What you will do as a Technical Architect

· Act as the technical authority for systems and services.

· Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, architecture principles, and secure-by-design standards.

· Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.

· Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions.

· Mentor and coach Technical Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community.

· Represent client at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.

· Support business winning, including technical design, bids, and proposal development.

· Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community.

What you’ll bring

· Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated systems and services.

· Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain.

· Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

Core areas (must have):

· Proven experience in system and service architecture in a domain (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud)

· Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF)

· Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards

· Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments

· Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community

Desirable:

· Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate)

· Vendor certifications (e.g. AWS, Azure, Cisco, VMware)

· Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy

· Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation

· Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches

· Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences

Location

This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.