Solution Architect

About Roke

Roke imagines a more secure world. A world where technology protects, rather than exposes. A world where expert engineers, consultants and business support staff collaborate to protect what matters most to our clients.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of ‘time, trust and freedom’. The role may give the opportunity to work on client site, from the office, in shared workspaces or from home as necessary. We pride ourselves on listening to each other’s aspirations and accommodating wherever possible.

The Opportunity

Roke provides technology innovation and consultancy to a variety of Defence clients and are seeking Solution Architects who are capable of helping our clients solve their toughest problems.

As well as demonstrable domain knowledge, you’ll need a solid understanding of Commercial and Delivery activities on major defence programmes such that technical development can proceed in harmony with wider business activity.

Roke has a hybrid working policy as does our client base. Collaborative activities are likely to take place both on Roke premises and on our client sites based in Bristol, Andover and surrounding areas.

This is a customer-facing role; therefore, we are looking for individuals who have the appropriate technical knowledge and who are able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and act as a trusted advisor to our clients.

Why We Want You

Beyond your technical skills, you will be proactive and able to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will work well alone or as part of a team. You will be curious and seek out the best approach/solution/tool for the job at hand.

Areas of Responsibility/Tasks:

• Architecture Definition & Analysis (Essential)
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management (Essential)
• Solution Assessment and Validation (Essential)
• Requirements Elicitation and Analysis (Essential)
• User engagement and behavioural modelling (Desirable)
• Trade Studies (Desirable)
• Design and Delivery Assurance (Desirable)

Essential skills/experience

• Understanding of the Deployed and Tactical Military Domains in areas such as ISTAR, Communications and Information Systems (CIS) and Cyber
• Awareness of relevant technology domains including communication bearers, applications, application hosting infrastructure, AI/ML, networks, data, security and system management
• Application of Architecture Frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, Archimate) and use of Modelling Tools (e.g. EA, Archi, Rhapsody, BizzDesign or Windchill)
• Experience in delivery of Solution Architectures within Mission Critical client environments
• Ability to apply architectural methods to define and assess effective technology solutions to meet critical user needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to create influence
• Ability to build constructive relationships with clients, including adapting to their culture and ways of working
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarise, write and deliver concise technical information and to apply appropriate data visualisation techniques
• Proven track record in solution development, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with both external and internal customers

Why You Should Join Us

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including bonus scheme, private medical insurance, employee assistance program and pension along with a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive. We will consider flexible working arrangements and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

Security

Due to the nature of this position, candidates must already hold current SC Clearance or be willing and eligible to obtain this. To qualify, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC and 10 years for DV.

We will provide you with assistance in transferring your clearance, we also offer a high level clearance bonus.