6 solution architect jobs found in Reading, berkshire

Solution Architect (Azure) Location: Reading, 2 days per week on-site Contract: 12 months + potential extensions Rate: £600-£675 per day Outside IR35 Clearance : Active SC or DV Clearance required We are looking for an experienced, SC/DV Clearede Solution Architect to join a major programme working across sensitive government and defence systems. This is primarily an architecture assurance role, where you will review and challenge technical designs and architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are appropriate, secure, scalable and aligned with best practice. Key Responsibilities Review and assure technical and solution designs Challenge architecture decisions and provide recommendations Assess whether proposed solutions are fit for purpose Consider performance, resilience and latency requirements Provide architectural guidance across complex technology environments Work across Azure, Microsoft 365, VMware and defence networks Identify technical risks,...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Solutions Architect for one of our local clients: £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance in the role, you will provide technical assurance of the client's capabilities and associated changes across a mixed environment comprising Microsoft Azure and high-assurance on-premise defence networks. Produce and maintain the supporting technical documentation required to evidence assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the technical assurance and delivery aspects of the digital estate throughout its lifecycle, including the development, migration, enhancement, deployment, and retirement of services across the following areas: - Service Management - Service Deployment and Release - System Implementation Establish and document technical requirements for the client's digital platforms, including systems operating within highly sensitive...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Solutions Architect for one of our local clients: £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance in the role, you will provide technical assurance of the client 's capabilities and associated changes across a mixed environment comprising Microsoft Azure and high-assurance on-premise defence networks. Produce and maintain the supporting technical documentation required to evidence assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the technical assurance and delivery aspects of the digital estate throughout its lifecycle, including the development, migration, enhancement, deployment, and retirement of services across the following areas: - Service Management - Service Deployment and Release - System Implementation Establish and document technical requirements for the client 's digital platforms,...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Solutions Architect for one of our local clients: £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance in the role, you will provide technical assurance of the client's capabilities and associated changes across a mixed environment comprising Microsoft Azure and high-assurance on-premise defence networks. Produce and maintain the supporting technical documentation required to evidence assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the technical assurance and delivery aspects of the digital estate throughout its lifecycle, including the development, migration, enhancement, deployment, and retirement of services across the following areas: - Service Management - Service Deployment and Release - System Implementation Establish and document technical requirements for the client's digital platforms, including systems operating within highly sensitive...

GRC / Risk & Assurance Consultants – Secure by Design (MOD) Multiple Contract Roles available Circa £600/day Outside IR35 Hybrid – Reading (1–2 days onsite) We are looking for experienced GRC, Risk & Assurance Consultants to to join a specialist consultancy delivering a major Defence programme in Reading. As a consultancy they work extensively with UK Government and Defence organisations, supporting the transformation of their operations, digital infrastructure and security capabilities. They are currently leading a number of high-profile cyber risk programmes, helping embed effective security risk management and assurance across complex digital and technology environments. As part of this engagement, you will work closely with security, architecture, engineering, delivery and governance stakeholders to embed Secure by Design principles, identify and manage cyber security risks, and provide assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle. WHAT WILL YOU DO?...

Systems Integration Architect x3 days p/w in Reading 6-month initial contract SC to start - UKEO programme Rates open, outside IR35 Our client, a small engineering consultancy in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Systems Integration Architect on a contract basis to join their team in Reading. This role involves hybrid working and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to large-scale digital transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities: Lead enterprise integration and architecture assessments across complex programmes. Develop and assess target-state architectures aligned to organisational and programme objectives. Evaluate current systems, technology, integration and data architectures. Identify architecture gaps, dependencies, interoperability challenges and opportunities for improvement. Provide expert guidance across Enterprise Architecture, Digital Engineering, Systems Engineering and MBSE. Assess how modelling, simulation, synthetic...