Technical Architect (Data Migration)

Active DV Clearance
£600 per day (Inside IR35)

6 Month Contract (min)
London or Manchester - 3 Days Per Week Onsite

Methods is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to join a major Defence programme, leading the architecture and delivery of complex data migration activities within a highly secure environment.

You'll play a key role in designing migration strategies, ensuring secure movement of critical data, and providing architectural leadership across multiple technical teams. The role also requires a strong understanding of security assurance and the application of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) within Defence programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and design of complex data migration solutions.
• Develop migration strategies, target architectures and transition roadmaps.
• Produce High Level Designs (HLDs) and supporting architecture documentation.
• Ensure solutions align with NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) principles and Defence security requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, cyber security and programme teams throughout delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across the migration life cycle.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies and mitigation strategies.
• Engage confidently with senior technical and programme stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on complex data migration programmes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and migration planning.
• Experience applying the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) within secure environments.
• Previous experience delivering projects within the UK Defence sector.
• Excellent documentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Active DV Clearance (essential).

Contract Details:

• £600 per day (Inside IR35)
• Initial 6-month contract
• 3 days per week onsite in London or Manchester
• Immediate start preferred