Solution Architect - DV cleared

At Evodia Limited, we pride ourselves on connecting skilled professionals with impactful roles in Defence, Aerospace, Security, and Space sectors. If youre a Solution Architect with a strong background in NATO interoperability and secure systems design, we want to hear from you.

About the Role Our client is seeking a DV Cleared (or SC cleared and willing and eligible to undergo DV) Solution Architect to support the Federation Mission Networking (FMN) programme from their Corsham location. This is an exciting contract role, running until 31 March 2028, with a day rate of up to £700 (inside IR35). The role requires on-site presence four days per week, and offers the opportunity to lead critical architectures supporting coalition interoperability and secure information sharing.

What Youll Be Doing Providing architectural leadership for the OpNET programme, translating operational requirements into robust, standards-compliant technical solutions.

Designing and developing architecture artefacts, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and technical roadmaps aligned with FMN Spiral 6 and MOD security policies.

Engaging with stakeholders across security, engineering, and programme teams to ensure solutions meet coalition interoperability and federation objectives.

Supporting the development of solutions incorporating Federated Identity & Access Management (FIAM), PKI, trust frameworks, and Data Centric Security.

Conducting architecture assessments, technical risk reviews, and supporting interoperability validation activities, including FMN compliance demonstrations.

Documenting technical solutions and leading governance activities to ensure architectural integrity throughout project phases.

What Were Looking For Minimum of 5 years experience in Solution Architecture, particularly within Defence or NATO environments.

Proven expertise designing secure, enterprise-scale infrastructure, interoperability, and information-sharing systems.

Strong experience in developing and maintaining architecture documentation such as HLDs, LLDs, and decision records.

Deep understanding of federation concepts, coalition interoperability, Data Centric Security, and IAM frameworks, including FIAM, RBAC, and PKI.

Knowledge of Data Centric Security pr...