World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit Network and Infrastructure Solutions Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The roles will be a split of working from home and onsite from either Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your choice). The role will be working from home and onsite (1-2 days per week on average).
This role would suit a candidate from a background of working as a Software Architect, Infrastructure specialist or Technical Architect.
Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing.
Hourly Rate: £75.00ph (Umbrella)
Network and Infrastructure Solutions Architect Job Description:
Candidate 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.
*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.
Desirable:
*Familiarity with Secured by Design Methodology
*Experience with NIST standards
*Familiarity with ITIL, Agile or Enterprise Erchitecture