Service Architect

+Current DV Clearance is essential

+On site in Hampshire

+18 months +

+Outside IR35

+£650 - £750 a day

We're seeking an experienced Service Architect to join a high-profile Ministry of Defence (MOD) programme on a long-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering secure, resilient, and supportable services within a complex defence environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end service architecture aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Produce service designs that meet operational, security, and supportability standards.
• Work closely with technical architects, engineering teams, service management, and stakeholders.
• Ensure service transition and operational readiness for new and enhanced services.
• Contribute to service governance, risk management, and continual service improvement.
• Create and maintain service design documentation, operating models, and support processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Service Architect within complex enterprise or government environments.
• Strong understanding of IT service design and service management principles.
• Experience working on secure or defence-related programmes.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into effective service solutions.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance is mandatory.

If you'd like to discuss this Service Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to chloe.manerowski@cbsbutler.com and I will get in touch.