Solutions Architect - Defence
The advert says the job needs UK security clearance:
“Ability to work in the UK and ability to gain UK security clearance are both essential”
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 Arqit Limited whether they would sponsor you.
Unlikely
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for security clearance
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 (87% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Arqit Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Unlikely 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 87% match
- Unlikely 2135 (Cyber security professionals) · 12% match
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 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
2135 Cyber security professionals Also possible | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
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. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Arqit is a global cybersecurity company delivering world-leading encryption solutions to secure data and communications for enterprises, governments, defence, and critical national infrastructure (CNI). Powered by advanced symmetric key cryptography, the Arqit SKA-Platform™ offers scalable dynamic encryption that meets modern industry standards and is resilient to future threats, such as those posed by quantum computers. The platform allows devices to seamlessly generate and share secure symmetric encryption keys, reducing the vulnerabilities associated with public key infrastructure (PKI) while operating with zero-trust and Secure by Design (SbD) principles
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Solution Architect (Defence & Government Specialist) to join our talented Professional Services team, reporting to the Director of Professional Services and collaborating closely with the Sales team.
Our offices are conveniently located close to Westminster, St James Park and Victoria stations and we support considerable flexibility around working from home or remotely, with frequent opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally. The company has been growing fast which means there are plenty of opportunities for your career progression at Arqit as we scale up, but we're still very much a fast-paced start-up environment.
Our team culture is based on collaboration and communication, providing an environment where innovation and ownership of outcomes is enabled and rewarded, allowing you expand your skills and knowledge, and accelerate your career as we grow.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and will enjoy working for an exciting and innovative technology company. You will have a genuine passion for cybersecurity, networking, data protection and enjoy problem solving.
What you'll be doing
- As a Solution Architect with a Defence and Government focus, you will take advantage of your deep experience in networking and secure communications to help deliver on the Arqit vision.
What we're looking for
- Prior experience building secure networks in the context of military, defence or CNI
- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong customer relations and presentation skills
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Deep understanding of software/network architectures with the ability to identify integration points rapidly
- Ability to travel in the UK and internationally
- Ability to work in the UK and ability to gain UK security clearance are both essential
Useful to have but not essential
- Comfortable working with Linux-based operating systems
- Experience with cybersecurity and networking (next-gen firewalls, VPN gateways, etc.)
- Experience of rolling out technical projects across IT platforms
- Experience working with cloud computing platforms such as OCI, Azure and AWS
- Experience working with containerisation platforms such as Docker
- Ability to develop software in C++, Java and/or Python
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Arqit Limited, so check their own site for the current details.
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
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Arqit Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
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.