Job Title: Service Architect Location: Remote/Corsham 2-3 days per week Duration: Until 3/03/2026 with likely extension Rate: Up to 750 via an approved umbrella companyRole OverviewThe project ensures coherence and assurance across all design activities within the Platform. As a Service Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining, advising, and assuring service requirements for the platform, working closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and Front Line Command Users. Your focus will be on embedding supportability and service features into the design lifecycle, ensuring they are implemented and continuously improved.Key ResponsibilitiesService Requirement DefinitionEngage with Front Line Command Users to understand service expectations and current support structures.Translate service requirements into actionable guidance for Design Office Architects.Provide governance on service aspects across the programme.Through-Life ManagementEnsure Secure by Design (SbD) principles are met in collaboration with security teams.Define service elements for:Business continuityMonitoringMaintenanceBackup/RestoreSecurity patchingAvailability and resilienceOperational support and RACI alignmentService Design and AssuranceDefine service roles and responsibilities.Establish service acceptance criteria.Guide architects to ensure designs meet service standards.Next Generation OpNet System (SYS03)Act as Service Architect for SYS03.Define service wrap, acceptance criteria, and thro