Solution Architect - V06628

Solutions Architect - BAE Systems
Location: Sheffield
Contract: 6 Months
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week
Security Clearance: BPSS required, SC clearance in progress, UK Eyes Only restrictions apply
Department: Digital, Data & Cyber

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join BAE Systems within its Digital, Data & Cyber function in Sheffield on an initial 6-month contract.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to architecture, integration and governance activities within a defence manufacturing environment, supporting secure and resilient digital solutions. The successful candidate will bring strong experience of SAP S/4HANA, operational technology and cyber security frameworks, ensuring solutions align with architectural standards and security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support solution architecture across complex digital and manufacturing environments.
• Support the integration and governance of enterprise systems, including SAP S/4HANA.
• Assess existing architectures, identify risks and recommend improvements.
• Apply cyber security principles and frameworks, including NIST and ISO 27001.
• Conduct and support cyber security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate controls.
• Consider operational technology requirements and security risks within defence manufacturing environments.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, governance standards and business requirements.
• Work collaboratively with digital, data, cyber security, engineering and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Contribute to architecture documentation, design decisions and technical recommendations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience working with SAP S/4HANA.
• Proven experience in solution architecture, systems integration or architecture governance.
• Experience within the defence manufacturing sector.
• Knowledge and experience of operational technology (OT) environments.
• Experience applying cyber security frameworks, particularly NIST and ISO 27001.
• Experience conducting or supporting cyber security assessments.
• Knowledge of TOGAF or an equivalent enterprise architecture framework, supported by relevant practical experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Security Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to work within the security requirements of the role. BPSS screening is required, with SC clearance in progress. The role is subject to UK Eyes Only restrictions.