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Solution Architect - UK Defence Accounts

nttlimited
Companynttlimited
CategoryConsulting & Strategy
Location2 Locations
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted14 Jul 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Description
Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. What   we are looking for We are looking for experienced, pragmatic ,   personable   and   talented Solution Architect s and Application Architects   for our   UK   Defence and National Security   accounts ,   supporting the delivery   of   d igital,   d ata   and   t echnology   services . You will have demonstrable experience working within the UK Defence environment, either through previous service in the UK Armed Forces or through significant experience working directly within or alongside Ministry of Defence organisations such as Defence Equipment &Support (DE&S), Defence Digital (DD), or   Front Line   Commands. You must be able to   establish   immediate credibility with military stakeholders through a strong understanding of Defence structures, command hierarchies, Defence capability, operational context, and the terminology and acronyms used across the Defence community . Your technical skills will be broad, covering aspects such as   consulting,   cloud   services ,   a pplication   i ntegration,   d ata   m anagement   and custom   a pplication   d evelopment. You will be comfortable working in environments with multiple suppliers and interacting with a varied set of stakeholders. What you will be doing You will be working to define solutions and shape the architectural aspects of programmes. This may range from driving initial discovery phases to understand ing   the landscape and   identify ing   challenges, through to designing solutions within product and programme teams. You will be comfortable working in an agile,   fast-moving   environment – building relationships quickly and working as part of collaborative, multi-functional teams. You will   own or contribute to activities such as: • Evaluating the current state of a solution or service; • Identifying   challenges,   gaps   and opportunities; • Identifying   technical solutions and options; • Defining programme roadmaps and   high-level   direction setting; • Defining transition states and transformation approaches; • Supporting estimation and business case generation for proposed solutions; • Guiding proposed solutions through technical governance reviews; • Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders; Your skills and experience The ideal candidate must have: • Experience working in Defence delivery environments,   demonstrating   an understanding of Defence governance, acquisition processes, military   decision-making   and collaborative working across military, Civil Service and supplier organisations . • Strong Solution Architecture experience, with demonstrable delivery within Defence, National Security or other complex, highly regulated environments . • Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures and cloud platforms, including experience of   MODCloud   or equivalent Defence   or National Security   cloud environments . • Experience working within recognised architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, NAF or MODAF, together with modelling approaches such as ArchiMate . • Experience of delivering solutions with strict security controls, where external security assurance is mandated ,   including   an awareness of Secure by Design ( SbD )   princ i ples   and their implementation . • Experience defining the   high-level   engineering approach at a programme level – such as defining transition states, architectural roadmaps and   identifying   potential delivery options. • Experience working within an MBSE environment, with the ability to consume and interpret architecture models, viewpoints and traceability held within   Sparx   Enterprise Architect to inform solution design and architectural decision-making . • Broad   knowledge   of technologies and applications ,   such as i ntegra tion   and messaging services ,   digital services, case management, data integration and have   a   good, up-to-date   understanding   of   emerging   technology   approaches . • The a bility to   s pot and address common themes and architecturally significant concerns . • Excellent communication skills   and strengths in producing high quality and   accurate   deliverables . • Ability to engage credibly with senior military officers, Civil Servants,   suppliers   and technical stakeholders . • Able to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders, building trusted relationships across Defence,   customer   and supplier organisations . • Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Existing SC or DV clearance is highly desirable . Workplace type : About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today. Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters whether in writing or by phone in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an @nttdata.com email address. 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