Solution Architect

Solution Architect – Data from Physical Products (Contract)
iO Associates are delighted to present an exciting contract Solution Architect opportunity through a government framework award. We’re seeking a cleared architect with hands-on experience designing data solutions from physical products and manufacturing environments.

The Opportunity
You’ll translate complex requirements into production-ready solution definitions, designing end-to-end data architectures from physical sources (sensors, manufacturing plants, MRO processes) through to authority consumption and decision-making.

SC Clearance required

Key Responsibilities
Problem decomposition: Clarify the problem, outcomes, constraints, and success criteria.

End-to-end design: Map data flows from physical sources (manufacturing, MRO, warehousing/logistics) through platforms, edge devices, comms, analytics, and reporting.

Boundary & interface definition: Draw clear system boundaries and document APIs, file drops, message buses, and dependencies.

Non-functional excellence: Address availability, integrity, confidentiality, auditability, data quality, latency, and resilience requirements.

Stakeholder alignment: Run workshops with SMEs, resolve trade-offs between technical, commercial, and operational needs.

Decision-quality deliverables: Produce governance-ready artefacts, commercial packs, and supplier engagement documents.

Risk identification: Spot latency, data loss, degradation, contractual, or skills risks early.

Essential Experience
Active SC Clearance.

Physical product data expertise – manufacturing plants, maintenance repair & overhaul (MRO), sensors/platforms.

Proven ability to understand what data can be extracted from physical manufacturing processes (not just digital IT systems).

Data architecture experience across sensors → platforms → edge → cloud → consumption.

Strong stakeholder facilitation and workshop delivery.

Experience producing architecture artefacts for government/commercial governance.

Desirable
Warehousing/logistics data architecture experience.

Defence, aerospace, or regulated industry background.

Familiarity with government frameworks and commercial structures.

Why This Role?
Work on high-impact government programmes shaping defence/manufacturing data strategies.

Influence solution design from Day 1 with immediate delivery impact.

Join a framework-awarded team with strong government relationships.