Job Specifications
Our client a leading aerospace and security company are now looking for 3 technical architects. SC cleared candidates preferred.
What you will do as a Technical Architect
· 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.
· Mentor and coach Technical Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community.
· Represent client at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
· Support business winning, including technical design, bids, and proposal development.
· Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community.
What you’ll bring
· Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated systems and services.
· Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
Core areas (must have):
· Proven 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 standards
· Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments
· Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community
Desirable:
· Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate)
· Vendor certifications (e.g. AWS, Azure, Cisco, VMware)
· Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy
· Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation
· Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches
· Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences
Location
This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.
About the Company
Founded in 2002 Synergize Consulting is a UK SME that specialises in the delivery of IT consultancy services and resource solutions. For over 20 years, Synergize has been providing highly skilled professionals and turnkey labour services to the technology and engineering sectors both domestically and internationally.
We can supply staff to support services across:
Technology:
Data, IT operations, product and delivery, quality assurance testing (QAT), technical & user-centred design.
Engineering:
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