The posting
Job Description
· Own the end-to-end software and system architecture for C3 / C2 systems, covering applications, middleware, data, networking and security layers.
· Assess the existing architecture, identify gaps (performance, scalability, resilience, security) and drive improvements through to implementation.
· Lead integration of C2 sub-systems, sensors and third-party products; debug hands-on during FAT/SAT and SSAT/OSAT.
· Act as final technical escalation point; define high availability, redundancy and failover requirements.
· Guide developers through design and code reviews; set engineering and CI/CD standards.
· Design security-by-design solutions aligned with CII requirements; support hardening, VA/PT remediation and accreditation.
· Support pre-sales with solution design, technical proposals and effort estimation.
Qualities We Value
· Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
· 8+ years hands-on software / system development, with 3+ years as an architect.
· Proven track record as lead architect on at least 2 systems delivered end-to-end, preferably government, defence or CII.
· Still codes and debugs hands-on (e.g. Java, C#/.NET, C++ or Python) across OS, network and application layers.
· Strong in system integration (APIs, message brokers), Linux/Windows, virtualisation/containers and networking.
· Good knowledge of security, privacy and compliance in the government domain.
· Able to explain technical issues clearly to management, customers and vendors.
· Good to have: C2 / command centre, sensor (radar, EO/IR) or GIS experience; TOGAF, CISSP or similar.
Working Location : West
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