Solution Architect in North East

Solution Architect, DV Cleared

£750-850 per day

Corsham | 12-month contract | 4-5 days onsite

Ncounter is seeking a DV Cleared Solution Architect with deep expertise in VMware, enterprise networking and secure infrastructure design across Defence.

You'll own solution architecture from HLD through to implementation, covering virtualisation, LAN/WAN, routing, network security and systems integration. Working closely with engineering teams, you'll translate complex technical requirements into robust, secure and deliverable infrastructure solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and develop solution architecture across complex infrastructure environments
• Produce high and low-level designs, technical roadmaps and supporting architecture documentation
• Design solutions incorporating VMware virtualisation and enterprise networking
• Translate technical and operational requirements into practical solution designs
• Work closely with infrastructure, network, security and engineering specialists throughout delivery
• Support architecture governance, technical assurance and design approval
• Identify technical risks, dependencies and integration challenges across existing and new services
• Engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders and third-party suppliers

What we’re looking for:

• Current and active MOD DV clearance is essential
• Strong Solution Architecture experience within Defence or similarly secure environments
• Deep VMware knowledge, including enterprise virtualisation environments
• Strong networking architecture experience across LAN/WAN and associated network services
• Broad infrastructure knowledge across Windows, virtualisation, networking, security and integration
• Experience producing HLDs and LLDs and supporting solutions through implementation
• Ability to balance architecture principles with the realities of hands-on technical delivery

This is a long-term opportunity to take ownership of important infrastructure architecture within a complex Defence environment, working closely with experienced engineering teams on technology supporting critical services.

If you are an active DV cleared Solution Architect with strong VMware and networking experience, contact Ncounter to discuss the programme and technical environment in more detail.