Solutions Architect - MI6 - Secret Intelligence Service - SEO

  • Government Digital & Data
  • May 06, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

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.