Solutions Architect in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Solutions Architect - 6 month contract - Sheffield, South Yorkshire (hybrid) - £678.26 ph UMB or £500 pd PAYE (Inside IR35)

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to help shape the future technology landscape of our growing defence business.

Reporting to the Head of IM&T, you'll lead the definition and design of technology solutions across enterprise applications, cyber security, operational technology and business transformation initiatives. Working closely with business stakeholders and strategic suppliers, you'll take ownership of solution design, technology governance and the development of business cases that secure investment and deliver measurable business value.

The role combines architecture, business engagement and technical leadership. You'll be expected to understand business challenges, develop solution options, assess costs and benefits, and build compelling business cases that support decision-making at senior leadership level.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to…

• Lead technical aspects of cyber assessments and develop remediation roadmaps across IT and OT environments. Including hands on building/hardening/configuring IT and OT assets.
• Lead the development of business cases, including option analysis, benefits, risks, costs and implementation approaches.
• Work with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
• Produce and govern architecture and technical design documentation.
• Assess and document the current technology landscape, identifying risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide architectural oversight and challenge to managed service providers, vendors and delivery partners.

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, infrastructure, integrations, and cyber security principles.
• Demonstrable experience leading the production of architecture and technical documentation; High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), Application Architecture Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams, System

• Security Plans (SSPs), Security Operating Procedures (SyOPs), Technical Remediation Plans, As-Is and To-Be Architecture Diagrams
• Experience documenting complex IT and OT estates, including applications, infrastructure, supplier-owned services, integrations, dependencies and technology roadmaps.
• Experience conducting cyber security assessments and writing risk assessments
• Experience physically building, hardening and configuring standalone managed IT and OT assets
• Ability to identify architectural, operational and security gaps and translate these into clear technical recommendations and implementation plans.
• Experience gathering and analysing business requirements and producing solution options, impact assessments and business cases for new initiatives and technology investments.
• Experience working with managed service providers, software vendors and delivery partners, providing technical governance and constructive challenge where required.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting governance forums, architecture reviews, change approval boards and investment decision-making.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in SAP S/4HANA, Teamcenter, or comparable ERP/PLM platforms, including architecture, integration, or governance.
• Experience developing Digital Thread strategies, requirements, and implementation roadmaps.
• Experience designing/implementing OT/Manufacturing networks
• Defence, manufacturing or engineering sector experience.
• Working knowledge of security, risk, and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or equivalent.
• Experience using enterprise architecture modelling tools such as Bizzdesign or equivalent.

Security Requirements: SC & UK EYES ONLY

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC and you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

This role also requires you to be a solely British national and therefore hold no other nationalities.