Lead Solution Architect - Defence & Security Job at PA Consulting (Bristol)

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Lead Solution Architect - Defence & Security

Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and i...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

PA Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience leading architecture and development teams, delivering impactful, end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges
Strong understanding of the defence sector, with experience across areas such as banking, insurance, payments, or wealth management
Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration)
Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value
Track record of contributing to business development, including pre-sales, proposal development, and client engagement
Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate), with awareness of emerging trends and technologies
An established network of senior stakeholders within the financial services sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships that support business development and long-term client partnerships

Job Responsibility

Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth
Lead business development initiatives —building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions
Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity
Support your team’s growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive

What we offer

Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
Generous company pension scheme
Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
Annual performance-based bonus
PA share ownership
Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

Fulltime

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Lead Solution Architect - Defence & Security

Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and i...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

PA Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience leading architecture and development teams, delivering impactful, end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges
Strong understanding of the defence sector, with experience across areas such as banking, insurance, payments, or wealth management
Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration)
Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value
Track record of contributing to business development, including pre-sales, proposal development, and client engagement
Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate), with awareness of emerging trends and technologies
An established network of senior stakeholders within the financial services sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships that support business development and long-term client partnerships

Job Responsibility

Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth
Lead business development initiatives —building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions
Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity
Support your team’s growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive

What we offer

Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
Generous company pension scheme
Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
Annual performance-based bonus
PA share ownership
Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

Fulltime

Cloud Security Architect

We are looking for an experienced Security Architect to support our 'Cloud Secur...

Location

India

Salary:

Not provided

Rackspace

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience with AWS/GCP will be highly advantageous
Proven track record in designing and delivering innovative technology security solutions built on the cloud
Experience of designing secure platforms on the major hyperscalers, AWS, Azure or GCP (GCP preferred)
Demonstrable experience in designing secure cloud-native systems and/or rebuilding an existing system on the cloud with a suitable security posture
Demonstrable experience in the relevant legislation, industry regulations and industry standards such as ISR, EU GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO 22301, NCEMA, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, Cloud Security Alliance CCM, CIS, OWASP and Cyber Essentials etc.
In-depth knowledge of the Well-architected frameworks and best practices of the major cloud providers
Must have the ability to lead engagements, either directly or as part of a larger programme of work and take ownership for the successful delivery of customer value within budget, time and scope
Acting as a thought-leader, the right candidate is able to concisely and articulately present to both technical and non-technical audiences
You have built specialist and demonstrable cloud security architectural knowledge in the following areas
Account governance, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Asset management and data protection, Infrastructure and platform security, Application security including threat modelling and secure CI/CD, Change management practice and detection capabilities, Boundary defence, Cloud Logging and Monitoring, Continues vulnerability and patch management systems, Incident response and threat mitigation, Cloud backup/recovery and disaster recovery (DR)

Job Responsibility

Engage with customers and the wider Rackspace organization to advise, develop and deliver innovative security solutions leveraging a wide range of public cloud services
Help customers to assess their cloud security posture and to ensure any subsequent cloud design and build is appropriately secured
Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to advise and guide customers on their cloud security journey and establish a long-term trusted advisor role
Provide guidance to customers on their cloud security roadmap and assist on defining the right-size cloud security controls
Liaise closely with the customer’s architects and engineers and advise, design and deliver innovative cloud security Proof of Concepts
Evolve existing Rackspace security services, as well as implement new ones, under the ‘Cloud Security Service’ banner
Establish best-practices for the consultancy resulting in standardized engagement models and repeatable ways-of-working
Mentor and train other security architects within the wider Rackspace Security Solutions Architecture community on modern multi-cloud security domains and topics
Evangelize the security cloud-native paradigm through the delivery of blogs, customer presentations and public speaking engagements
Deliver high-quality work to customers as part of consulting engagements that can be delivered through workshops, presentations or security solutions architecture designs

Fulltime

Solution Architect

Boeing Australia is seeking a hands-on Solution Architect with 5-7 years’ experi...

Location

Australia , Port Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Boeing

Expiration Date

February 27, 2026

Requirements

5-7 years’ experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, preferably in aerospace, defence, manufacturing, or other regulated industries
Proven track record in planning, designing, developing, and implementing complex IT solutions involving system integration, platform development, and custom software
Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure/M365/AWS), ERP systems (e.g., Oracle eBusiness / SAP), and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
Experience with Enterprise Cloud environments, governance frameworks and tooling
Understanding of Cloud Economics and FinOps concepts
Solid understanding of cyber and information security principles and their application in IT environments
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative, practical solutions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of working effectively across business and technical teams
Familiarity with enterprise-grade application development methodology or equivalent software development and sustaining frameworks
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements

Job Responsibility

Design and develop fit-for-purpose, technically sound solution architectures that optimise business value, comply with Boeing’s architecture standards, and support digital transformation across corporate and operational systems
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and document solution requirements, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and project objectives
Lead feasibility studies and business cases, supporting solution implementation, testing, and transition to operations, while also developing current and future-state technical architecture documents
Work closely with technical teams, including developers, to conduct proof-of-concept work, validate potential solutions, and establish new architecture patterns
Apply deep ERP knowledge (Finance, HR, Supply Chain) and expertise in Engineering and Quality Systems to guide solution design and integration with business processes and data models
Provide strategic guidance across diverse platforms and enterprise technologies, including cloud environments such as Azure/M365 and AWS, while supporting the development of long-term product and system roadmaps
Identify and review existing application profiles to define upgrade and/or replacement paths, confirming and developing architectural documentation as needed
Inform roadmaps for addressing application risks and support decision-making on solution architecture for current and emerging business requirements, with a focus on business risk remediation and lifecycle road-mapping
Mentor development teams on architecture best practices, ensuring solutions meet security, scalability, and performance requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of architecture standards within Boeing’s Global IT community
Participate in architecture compliance reviews and manage waivers in accordance with governance mandates

What we offer

Flexible working options
Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available
Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
Salary packaging options
Health and wellbeing benefits
Cutting edge projects
Industry-leading tuition assistance program
Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Fulltime

Senior Security Architect

Rackspace Technology is looking for a Senior Security Architect to support 'Clou...

Location

Egypt

Salary:

Not provided

Rackspace

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven track record in security consulting
Experience designing and securing Landing Zones (LZs) in cloud environments
Experience designing secure platforms on major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, or GCP - GCP preferred)
Demonstrable experience designing secure cloud-native systems
Demonstrable experience in relevant legislation, industry regulations and standards (ISR, EU GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO 22301, NCEMA, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, Cloud Security Alliance CCM, CIS, OWASP, Cyber Essentials)
In-depth knowledge of Well-architected frameworks and best practices of major cloud providers
Ability to lead engagements and take ownership for successful delivery
Specialist cloud security architectural knowledge in: Account governance, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Asset management and data protection, Infrastructure and platform security, Application security including threat modelling and secure CI/CD, Change management practice and detection capabilities, Boundary defence, Cloud Logging and Monitoring, Continues vulnerability and patch management systems, Incident response and threat mitigation, Cloud backup/recovery and disaster recovery (DR)
Client-facing consultancy experience within large enterprises
Ability to identify and plan to resolve technical and organizational challenges

Job Responsibility

Advise and guide customers on cloud security journey as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Engage with customers to assess cloud security posture
Ensure subsequent cloud design and build is appropriately secured
Provide guidance on cloud security roadmap
Assist on defining right-size cloud security controls
Liaise with customer's architects and engineers
Advise, design and deliver innovative cloud security Proof of Concepts
Evolve existing Rackspace security services
Implement new services under 'Cloud Security Service' banner
Establish best-practices for consultancy

Fulltime

Network Architect

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the design and delivery ...

Location

United Kingdom , Basingstoke

Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Morson Talent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience in network architecture and design (HLD/LLD)
Technical leadership on large-scale, complex projects
Broad networking knowledge including Juniper, MPLS, BGP, VPNs, remote access (e.g. AnyConnect), network encryption and tunnelling
Experience with cyber monitoring and security technologies such as Cisco Firepower, F5 TLS Intercept, packet brokers, tap aggregators, Gigamon, TLS, PKI, SNMP, TCP/IP
Understanding of security event monitoring, performance testing, capacity planning, and incident response automation
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Job Responsibility

Lead the design and delivery of cyber monitoring and remote access solutions within a large, secure Defence and Government programme
Own requirements analysis, define and propose technical solutions, produce and govern high-level designs, and provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle
Close collaboration with architects, engineers, project managers, and senior stakeholders.

What we offer

25% Bonus

Fulltime

Software Engineer

Our client TKMS ATLAS UK develop, supply and support cutting-edge maritime techn...

Location

United Kingdom , Dorchester

Salary:

Not provided

Morson Talent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven ability to support software delivery
Knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering processes and best practices
Experience of software engineering processes and tools
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, across the whole engineering lifecycle, from inception to support
Comfortable engaging with the user community, internal and external stakeholders in a formal setting
Ability to work within hardware, interface and solution constraints
Has a safety-first approach to security and development
Dedicated to delivery of quality solutions
Comfortable supporting junior members of the team in their development, enhancing their impact
Java application development

Job Responsibility

Software design, delivery of code and providing support to independent testers
Report progress to managers
Effectively manage own time and align this with team priorities

What we offer

Progression and personal development opportunities
competitive remuneration
flexible working
generous pension scheme

Fulltime

New

Design Authority Architect in Defence Intelligence

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Design Authority Architect in Defence ...

Location

France , Elancourt

Salary:

Not provided

Airbus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in System Engineering and Architecture
Proven knowledge and experience in defining complex Information Systems, with a particular focus on data management and processing
Strong knowledge of the Intelligence and Defense (image, electromagnetic open source data) is highly desirable
Experience in developing System/Solution offerings, including: Capturing, formulating, validating, and cascading end-user requirements
Conducting operational and functional analysis
Developing technical proposals and associated cost estimates
Experience in leading architectural activities using SAFe and Agile methodologies
Excellent communication skills and active listening abilities
Strong organizational skills, a collaborative team spirit, and an open-minded approach
Language Skills: Advanced English and negotiation-level French

Job Responsibility

Serving as the ultimate technical authority for Bids and projects, making critical decisions and arbitrating trade-offs between requirements and program constraints
Liaising with Program entities, Sales, and Portfolio teams to define and agree on technical solutions and reference architectures that meet customer needs and requirements
Collaborating with end customers to define their needs
Ensuring the overall technical consistency of the solution in coordination with all engineering contributors, particularly software architects and Portfolio management
Making necessary technical, time, cost, and risk trade-offs to ensure developed items meet specifications
Defining technical effort and cost estimates, as well as maintaining a register of technical risks and opportunities for associated activities
Responsible for software defence architecture for the Multi Intelligence Market (Image, Radar and Communication data, Open-source data)
Responsible for technical definition, engineering deliverables, schedule, cost, quality and risk management aspects up to acceptance of the sub-system or component as part of the overall system
Coordinating the results of value engineering, design-to-cost with the constraints for developments and satisfaction of different use cases

What we offer

Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit-sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis
Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services
Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services centre, concierge services, gym, carpooling application
Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility

Fulltime

Lead Solution Architect - Defence & Security

PA Consulting

Location:
United Kingdom , Bristol

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

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