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Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect

On site

Bedford, United kingdom

£ 87 /hour

Full Time

05-12-2025

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Skills

Leadership Architecture Architecture Strategy

Job Specifications

Technical Architect – 12 Months – Up to £700pd (Inside IR35) – Onsite in Bedford

Overview

A major Defence organisation is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation programme across a highly complex blend of IT and OT systems - including National Critical Infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the technical vision, modernisation roadmap and multi-classification architecture strategy.

The Role

You’ll turn discovery and BA outputs into a clear technical direction, defining what the next several years of transformation look like. This environment spans legacy 1990s-era systems, SCADA/OT integrations and multi-classification networks (Unclassified → Secret). Your work will directly support national-level capability.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop the end-to-end technical architecture and transformation roadmap
Shape modernisation strategy across legacy IT, OT and classified environments
Interpret BA findings into actionable technical designs
Work across multi-classification domains without needing separate systems
Engage senior stakeholders across engineering, IT, security and operations
Ensure all designs meet Defence standards and secure-by-design principles

Essential Experience:

Extensive background in Defence or National Security environments
Multi-classification architecture (crypto, data diodes, cross-domain solutions)
Legacy IT + modernisation, including 1990s technologies
IT/OT environments & SCADA-type systems
Knowledge of Secure by Design, JSP604 / JSP453
Strong stakeholder & architectural leadership

Contract Details:

Inside IR35 – up to £700 per day
12 months initially
Onsite in Bedford (3–4 days per week)
Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

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