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At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms at either our Farnborough or Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\nAs a Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, designing, and governing complex defence grade IT and mission systems operating. You will be operating at the intersection of technology, security, and operational capability, this role ensures that solutions are architected to meet stringent defence requirements, integrate seamlessly across domains, and resilient, scalable, and future proof.\nDay-to-day, you will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, military stakeholders, and industry partners to translate operational needs into robust innovative solutions that enable mission success.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDeveloping end to end solution architectures for National Security, Defence IT, C5ISR, mission systems, and secure services and consultancy\nLeading architectural governance, ensuring compliance with MOD standards, JSPs, DEFSTANs, NIST, and relevant NATO frameworks\nShaping technical roadmaps aligned with growth roadmaps and long-term defence strategies evaluating and selecting technologies across cloud, edge computing, secure networks, data platforms, AI/ML, and mission critical software\nCollaborating with senior military users, programme managers, and engineering leads to capture operational needs and translate them into technical solutions\nBeing responsible for the delivery of compelling and innovative solutions to successfully win and deliver competitive bids and projects\nProviding architectural oversight throughout the solution lifecycle, from bid and concept development to delivery and in service support \nEssential experience of the Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms:\nExtensive experience architecting secure, complex systems within defence, national security, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors\nDeep knowledge of different technologies such as - Secure networks and cross domain solutions, Cloud and Hybrid architectures, Data architectures/integration/interoperability standards, Mission systems/sensors/platform integration, and Cybersecurity/cryptographic controls\nA strong understanding of MOD acquisition frameworks, security classifications, and secure by design principles\nExpertise in systems engineering, enterprise architecture and model based approaches\nProven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders\nEssential qualifications for the Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms:\nChartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent relevant experience \nWe value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.\nThis role is 37 hours per week based at either our Farnborough or Malvern site. Minimum, average site attendance of 3 days per week. Frequent customer travel will be required.\nFarnborough\nAt our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.\nWhy Join QinetiQ?\nAs we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.\nAs a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. 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