Contractor job Solution Architect - Managed Service Lead

Solution Architect - Managed Service Lead

Must have an Active DV Clearance

This role is responsible for leading technical delivery across secure managed services and supporting the strategic direction of complex infrastructure and workplace platforms. The successful candidate will work across multiple technical workstreams and provide leadership within a highly secure delivery environment.

The Solution Architect - Managed Service Lead will work within a multi skilled Agile team environment across security, service and technical delivery functions.

Key Responsibilities

Own and drive technical delivery of managed service components from design through to live deployment.
Collaborate with other Managed Service Leads across multiple technology areas to improve delivery cohesion and efficiency.
Contribute to strategic roadmaps and technical direction across platform and workplace services.
Act as the technical lead for delivery teams and customer stakeholders.
Provide architecture governance and ensure solutions align to customer requirements and overall design vision.
Ensure integrity, resilience and compliance across customer environments.
Support Agile delivery methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Experience

Strong experience delivering secure, resilient and large scale IaaS, PaaS and Workplace solutions.
Experience creating and owning HLDs and LLDs.
Strong problem solving and technical design capability.
Experience leading and motivating multi skilled technical teams.
Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at senior level.
Experience operating within highly secure and mission critical environments.
Single UK nationality with active DV clearance required.

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Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.