Enterprise Architect – Digital Engineering / Software Engineering
The advert says the job needs UK security clearance:
“Active SC clearance or DV clearance”
SC clearance usually needs five years of living in the UK, and DV clearance usually needs ten. If you have lived here that long, for example on a Student and then a Graduate visa, you may be able to get it. Most people applying from outside the UK cannot, so the highest likelihood we give this job is Unlikely. Ask Synergize Consulting whether they would sponsor you.
Unlikely
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for security clearance
£90 – £110 / hour
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Synergize Consulting is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 Clears | £43,900 Clears | £49,400 Clears | £54,900 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Enterprise Architect – Digital Engineering / Software Engineering
Shape the software engineering environment behind advanced defence and aerospace programmes.
Synergize Consulting is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the integration of a Software Factory into a wider Digital Engineering environment supporting sensitive MOD and aerospace programmes.
This is an opportunity to influence how software is developed, secured and connected across the engineering lifecycle. Bringing together people, processes and technology, you will shape an architecture that supports Digital Twin, Digital Thread and Secure by Design principles.
If you enjoy turning complex engineering requirements into practical architecture, guiding technical decisions and working closely with engineering and delivery teams, this role offers considerable scope to make an impact.
The opportunity
As the focal point for Software Engineering architecture, you will provide expert guidance to Product Owners, Delivery Managers, engineers and technology partners. You will ensure the Software Factory meets stakeholder needs, integrates effectively with the wider environment and balances immediate delivery priorities with long-term architectural objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading Software Engineering architecture across people, processes and technology.
- Developing and maintaining High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs and LLDs).
- Architecting software development environments and integrating them into the broader Digital Engineering landscape.
- Translating enterprise policies, security requirements and risk objectives into practical designs, standards and governance.
- Supporting Digital Twin and Digital Thread capabilities across the system engineering lifecycle.
- Preparing and managing Requests for Information and Requests for Quotation (RFIs/RFQs).
What you will bring
- Active SC clearance or DV clearance
- Demonstrable Aerospace & Defence experience, delivering architecture within MOD, Defence Digital or UK aerospace environments.
- More than five years’ experience in Enterprise and/or Business Architecture.
- Experience architecting IT software development environments.
- An understanding of system, data and technical architecture across the full engineering lifecycle.
- Experience applying recognised architecture frameworks and standards, supported by relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP or ArchiMate.
- The ability to develop architectural models, contribute to strategy and create roadmaps, aligned with SFIA Level 4/5 competencies.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working across engineering, IT, delivery teams and suppliers.
- A relevant degree in computing, engineering, mathematics or a related discipline.
Experience that would strengthen your application
- Microsoft Azure and Azure certification.
- CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Docker, Kubernetes or other containerisation technologies.
- Agile delivery, SAFe or similar approaches.
- Digital Engineering concepts, including Digital Twins and Digital Threads.
- Power BI, reporting and analytics, or data warehousing.
- Working across international teams.
- Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional recognition.
Why consider this role?
You will have the opportunity to influence architecture across a complex defence engineering environment, guide technology choices and help establish the foundations for secure, integrated software delivery.
Applicants must hold active SC clearance and be able to work onsite in Reading for at least 50% of their time. Aerospace & Defence experience is essential.
Apply with your latest CV to discuss the opportunity with Synergize Consulting.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
This role's pay (£90 – £110 / hour) isn't directly comparable to the annual national figures above.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.