Solution Architect

At CGI we design and deliver secure technology that supports critical public services and creates lasting value for our clients. As a Senior Solution Architect within our CTO Office youll shape the technology direction of a secure national policing account leading the design and assurance of scalable cost-effective solutions with significant real-world impact. Youll have the scope to influence technology strategy challenge established approaches and turn innovative thinking into practical outcomes while being supported by experienced architecture security and delivery specialists. Acting as a trusted deputy to the CTO on solution matters youll bring together client priorities security requirements and operational needs to help shape resilient services for the future.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector including our Armed Forces and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position but you should be happy to travel to London when required.

In this role you will take ownership of solution architecture across a secure national policing account designing scalable secure and commercially effective technology solutions. Working within the CTO Office youll act as a deputy to the CTO on solution-related matters and play an influential role in architecture governance design authority solution assurance and technology strategy.
Youll work closely with clients architects security specialists and delivery teams to turn complex requirements into effective designs. Youll have the freedom to explore new approaches to cloud transformation service improvement and cost optimisation with the backing of a collaborative community of technology experts. You will also provide technical leadership for bids and client engagements helping teams make well-informed architectural decisions.
Lead & Architect: Design secure scalable and cost-effective solutions aligned with client security and operational requirements.
Shape & Strategise: Produce solution architectures option analyses technical roadmaps and high-quality design artefacts.
Govern & Assure: Support architecture governance Design Authority and solution assurance across the account.
Review & Improve: Assess solution designs for quality consistency security and compliance with architectural standards.
Innovate & Optimise: Identify opportunities for technology innovation service improvement and cost optimisation.
Influence & Advise: Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior client and CGI stakeholders.
Lead & Support: Provide architectural leadership and guidance to architects delivery teams and other technical specialists.
Develop & Win: Provide technical leadership for bids proposals and client engagements.

Youll be an experienced Solution Architect with strong technical leadership skills and the ability to translate complex business operational and security requirements into effective technology solutions. Youll combine Azure architecture expertise with sound judgement attention to detail and excellent stakeholder management and be comfortable influencing decisions in a highly secure environment.
Extensive experience in Solution Architecture ideally within complex secure or large-scale technology environments.
Strong Microsoft Azure architecture expertise including designing scalable and secure cloud solutions.
Proven technical leadership capability with the confidence to guide architects and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
Strong architecture governance and assurance experience including reviewing and challenging solution designs.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detailed and structured approach to architecture.
Ability to balance security scalability operational requirements and cost when making architectural decisions.
SC clearance is required for this secure account.
TOGAF training or certification or an equivalent architecture discipline is desirable.
Experience of cloud transformation data migration or data transformation is desirable.
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• Azure architecture
• Detail-oriented
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Solutions Architecture
• Stakeholder management

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