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Are you a seasoned solution lead or enterprise architect with a depth of experience in highly secure environments? Do you have the highest levels of security clearance, a consistent track record in defence or national security, and an innovative approach? If you're ready to work with prestigious clients to define and deliver robust, growth-focused solutions, we want to hear from you.The Defence & National Security Innovation Architect will play a meaningful role in defining and delivering enterprise solutions for high-profile defence and national security clients. Working with the CTO, the role encompasses two key areas of responsibility.Innovation and Future Solutions (50%) – Lead the identification, design, and development of advanced IT-enabled solutions, fostering innovation to address the evolving requirements of clients and the wider sector.Short-Term Customer Initiatives (50%) – Provide enterprise and solution leadership for rapid assessments and remediation programmes, working in close collaboration with client teams to resolve complex challenges and make sure successful project outcomes.This is a permanent role, mostly working on-site at locations across the South of England including, Hemel Hempstead, Salisbury, Portsmouth, Farnborough and Cheltenham.The role requires candidates to be holding a live DV clearance or previously held DV clearance.What you will be doing:Make sure the integrity and successful delivery of assigned solution areas within agreed scope, time, cost, and quality parameters.Maintain strong client and partner engagement, including coordination with subcontractors and partners.Represent and promote Sopra Steria’s capabilities within client engagements and the wider industry.Monitor market and competitor trends to advise ongoing service and solution development.Share expertise through mentoring, workshops, and professional knowled