3GPP Technical Architect Rate: 80 - 105 per hourIR35 status: Inside IR35Duration: Initially 6 monthsLocation: South West (Bristol) - Hybrid circa two days a week in the officeClearance: Active SC Clearance is required. You will join a global technology consultancy working with the MoD. As a technical Architect you should be comfortable working in a customer facing role. This role requires an understanding of the mission critical communications space and associated standards. The role:Act as the technical authority for systems and services.Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, architecture principles, and secure-by-design standards.Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Your skills and experience:Knowledge of 3GPP technical standardsProven experience in system and service architecture in a domain (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud)Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF)Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standardsExperience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments Desirable:Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate)Vendor certifications (e.g. AWS)Knowledge of TETRA / ESN and emergency services organisationsKnowledge of mission critical communication softwareExperience cont