Job Title: DV Cleared Design Authority - Solution Architect Location: Type: Contract Security Clearance: Active DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance required Salary/Rate: £700-£875 Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and security-cleared Design Authority - Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end technical architecture and assurance of critical systems in secure environments. This strategic role requires broad architectural expertise, stakeholder influence, and a strong understanding of delivering resilient, secure, and scalable enterprise solutions. As a Design Authority, you will act as the primary technical decision-maker, ensuring that all design outputs are cohesive, compliant, and aligned with business goals, technology standards, and security requirements. Key Responsibilities: Act as the technical design lead and final authority for all architectural decisions within the scope of the programme or solution Define, own, and maintain the solution architecture roadmap, ensuring coherence across platforms and services Provide governance and assurance across all architectural artefacts, including HLDs, LLDs, interface specifications, and design patterns Engage with stakeholders to ensure business, security, and operational requirements are effectively captured and translated into viable designs Lead architecture reviews, technical assessments, and design sign-off processes Oversee the selection and integration of technologies, platforms, and tools