Digital Solution Architect

Salary: £35,000 - 53,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering solution architecture within regulated infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and systems integration practices
• Experience designing cloud, enterprise application and cybersecurity technology solutions
• Azure Expert Certification and strong Microsoft cloud platform knowledge
• Experience working across complex, multi-vendor delivery and stakeholder environments
• Strong communication and governance documentation capabilities
• Familiarity with TOGAF, Azure architecture and structured delivery methodologies
• Ability to balance technical, operational and regulatory project requirements
• Experience in nuclear, defence, utilities or critical infrastructure sectors is desirable
• Understanding of operational technology and industrial control systems environments is desirable
• Knowledge of UK nuclear cybersecurity and regulatory compliance expectations is desirable
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, CISSP or AWS Solutions Architect are desirable
• Experience with engineering information systems or construction management platforms is desirable
• Ability to commute regularly to Bristol or relocate nearby

Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end solution architectures across enterprise applications, infrastructure and cloud services
• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable technical solution designs
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, governance standards and regulatory requirements
• Design integrated solutions across Azure, PLM, EDRMS and enterprise technology platforms
• Lead technical governance reviews, design assurance and architecture approval activities
• Support integration between engineering systems, ERP, project controls and operational technologies
• Produce architecture documentation, including solution diagrams, data flows and interface specifications
• Identify technical risks, dependencies and mitigation strategies across solution delivery activities
• Support supplier evaluations, procurement activities and technical assessment processes
• Contribute to operational readiness, transition planning and service support model development
• Work with business stakeholders, delivery teams, engineering partners, cybersecurity specialists and third-party suppliers to deliver secure, scalable and compliant solutions aligned with programme objectives

Technologies:

• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• ERP
• Support
• ITIL
• TOGAF
• 3D
• Excel

More:

We are Assystem, a global engineering company with 8,000 Switchers working to accelerate the energy transition through engineering expertise and digital innovation. In the UK, we contribute to major nuclear programmes, including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and future Small Modular Reactors. As our Solution Architect, you will support digital and enterprise technology delivery for a major nuclear power plant project, helping advance digital project delivery in a highly regulated environment. This is a full-time, hybrid, mid-senior-level role in Information Technology, with regular travel to Bristol required; relocation support is available. We offer hybrid working, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a buy-and-sell holiday scheme, 8% company pension contributions, income protection and death-in-service cover, sick pay, a healthcare cash plan, digital gym access, discounts, employee support, a cycle-to-work scheme, flu jabs and eye test vouchers, paid professional memberships and volunteer days. We are committed to equal treatment and fostering diversity, and we value the skills, talent and contributions of our people.

last updated 39 week of 2026