Solutions Architect - Defence and National SecurityLocation: Stoke (Onsite - 5 days per week)Salary: £75,000 + benefitsClearance: UKSV clearance required (must be eligible)About the RoleSanderson Government and Defence is supporting a leading organisation delivering secure, mission-critical solutions into the Defence and National Security sectors.We''re looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to design and deliver innovative, secure collaboration solutions tailored to highly sensitive environments. This is a key role working at the forefront of secure technology, helping clients tackle complex challenges across defence and intelligence domains.What You''ll Be DoingClient Engagement and ConsultationWork closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs, technical challenges, and security requirementsTranslate requirements into clear technical specifications and solution designsLead workshops, presentations, and technical demonstrationsAct as a trusted advisor on secure collaboration technologies and emerging threatsSolution Design and ArchitectureDesign end-to-end solutions aligned with security standards and best practicesProduce architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plansSupport RFI/RFP responses with detailed technical proposalsTechnology EvaluationAssess and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and toolsEvaluate security, compliance, scalability, and interoperabilityProvide clear recommendations with supp