Solutions Architect - MI6 - Secret Intelligence Service - SEO
Government Digital & Data -
Full-time (Permanent)
£80,875 - £89,475
Published on
6 May 2026
Deadline
24 June 2026
Location: London
Help design the systems and technology that support the UK’s national security.
This Solution Architect opportunity sits within MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service), working on complex, high-impact products that support intelligence operations and decision-making at the highest level.
Why this role stands out
- Work on unique and highly complex technology challenges
- Design solutions that support national security and global operations
- Operate in a data- and technology-driven environment
- Be part of multidisciplinary teams delivering critical capabilities
- Work on systems you won’t encounter anywhere else
What you’ll be doing
- Designing and shaping technical solutions for complex products and systems
- Defining architecture and technology roadmaps
- Balancing user needs with cost, risk, quality and delivery timelines
- Managing and mitigating technology risks across the product lifecycle
- Supporting integration across systems and ensuring coherence across products
- Leading and guiding technical design decisions within teams
This role could be a strong fit if experience includes:
- Solution architecture or senior technical design roles
- Delivering complex systems or product-based solutions
- Applying enterprise or domain architecture frameworks
- Influencing stakeholders and making trade-offs across requirements
- Leading or mentoring technical teams
Interested?
This partner post gives you the overview.
Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details and apply.
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