On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Senior Technical Architect (Inside IR35) for a 12 Month hybrid contract based 1 day per week in Salisbury or Portsmouth. Note: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing andamp; eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position, (and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance A senior technical architect works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking, adhering to Dstl policy and procedures. You will:. be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions. assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government. explore the benefits of cross-government alignment. provide mentoring within teams. provide leadership to other architects Skills Architect for the whole context. work to support wider organisational objectives beyond your immediate goals. track emerging internal and external issues over time that could affect the work of teams across the organisation. take action to solve or mitigate problems by influencing colleagues across the organisation Architecture communication. communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, and across org