Location: Stevenage OR Bristol (hybrid working options available)
Duration: 12 month contract
Rate: 75ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week onsite OR the option to consolidate the onsite days into 1 full week per month.
Role details:
Our client, a leading defence supplier, is looking for a Network and Infrastructure Solutions Architect to join their team on a contract basis. You will operate as part of a team of Solution Architects, within the Information Movement department, with the sole focus of supporting business programmes in achieving the digital transformation needed to meet their contractual and strategic objectives - Whilst also taking into consideration the wider needs and strategies of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Solution Design & Architecture:
- Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end IT solutions that align with business goals.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure they are aligned with IT infrastructure and system design.
- Create high-level solution architectures and system design documentation.
- Oversee the integration of new technologies and solutions with existing systems.
- Stakeholder Management & Consultation:
- Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and senior leaders to understand project requirements, business needs, and constraints.
- Provide technical guidance and consulting during all stages of the project lifecycle, from initiation to implementation.
- Conduct architectural assessments and ensure that solutions adhere to organisational standards.
- Quality Assurance & Governance:
- Ensure the designed solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
- Lead and participate in the review of solution designs to ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices.
- Establish architectural principles, standards, and best practices.
- Collaboration & Leadership:
- Coordinate and collaborate with developers, engineers, and other IT teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
- Lead and mentor junior architects and technical teams, providing guidance on architecture, design, and implementation.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, advising on their potential application to improve business capabilities.
- Continuously assess and optimise existing systems and architectures for better performance and efficiency.
- Drive the innovation of IT solutions in alignment with business transformation goals.
- Documentation & Reporting:
- Produce clear, concise, and thorough documentation for all designed architectures, models, and technical specifications.
- Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
Skillset/experience required:
A broad level of Technical IT knowledge and minimum of 5 years expertise in the areas of;
- Designing and Deploying a wide variety of Networking and Server Infrastructure
- Proficiency in designing and implementing large-scale IT infrastructures and enterprise solutions.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Interested? Apply today via the link provided!