Architect - Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) - Stafford

Experis; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is looking for an IT Architect to join their team in Stafford, UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in networking and Microsoft security, along with a solid understanding of architectural frameworks like HLD/LLD. In this hybrid role, you're expected to provide detailed solutions and documentation while ensuring compliance with security standards. A strong foundation in infrastructure and networking is essential, as is the motivation to grow into more complex architectural responsibilities.

Benefits

Extensive Company Benefits

Excellent Working Environment

Qualifications

• Experience with HLD/LLD/TDA architectural projects.
• Strong foundation in Infrastructure and Networking.
• Motivated to grow into broader architectural responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical design and supporting infrastructure solutions.
• Conduct impact assessments and provide cost estimates for initiatives.
• Maintain documentation of current state software portfolio.
• Review legislative changes impacting technology standards.
• Present architecture outputs to stakeholders.

Skills

Networking

Network Security

Microsoft Security

Cisco

Azure AD

Virtualisation

Education

ITIL Certification

TOGAF Certification

Job description

DDaT, Digital, Data & Technology Architect

IT Architect - Staffordshire - Hybrid Role - NPPV3 Vetting Necessary

Infrastructure - Networking - Microsoft - Security - Data - Software - Applications - Design & Efficiency

Salary graded at 63,522pa + Extensive Company Benefits + Excellent Working Environment

Security Clearance & High Priority Vetting will be required prior to Commencement of Employment

Technical Design / TDA, HLD / LLD, Remote Secure Devices / Mobile Networking, Cisco, Juniper, HP Microsoft Security, Entra ID, Azure AD, O365 / M365 / D365, Virtualisation, Applications.

PLEASE NOTE: Before you apply for this post, you will require full Security Clearance (NPPV3, SC, CTC, DBS & Financial) High Priority Vetting Checks prior to commencement of employment.

Our government client is seeking an Architect with a creative persona and all-round experience in Network, Microsoft and Infrastructure based Solutions to enhance an upper echelon architecture team forging ahead with major transitional projects.

PLEASE NOTE: Although proven experience in architectural projects (HLD/LLD/TDA) is required, the client will consider a Junior, or Mid-Level level candidate with a strong foundation in Infrastructure and Networking, coupled with the motivation and capability to grow into broader architectural responsibilities.

Your technical portfolio required will include experience of:

• Networking, Network Security & Network Infrastructures, Cisco & HP
• Firewalls, Gateways, Threat, Vulnerability, Intrusion & Detection.
• Integrated Communications ICCS, Mobile & Remote Devices & GIS Mapping.
• Microsoft Suite of Technologies & Applications, Microsoft Security, Entra ID. Azure ID, MFA, Azure, O365 / M365 / D365

In this role as part of the Architecture Team:

• You will be creative and offer ideas and concepts adding value to the Architecture Team
• You will be responsible for the detailed software and supporting infrastructure design aspects of solutions.
• You will fully contribute to any impact assessment process to provide SME input on proposed initiatives, offering high level cost estimates for implementation.
• You will define and maintain documentation that articulates the current state software portfolio and interfaces across the organisation
• You will review new or changed legislation and its impact on adopted force technology standards.
• You will use architecture to guide and align programme solutions to improve coherence, re-use and integration providing increased efficiency and business effectiveness.
• You will ensure that programmes and projects deliver the right technology components, integrated in the right way to provide the intended benefits; considering the re-use of existing investment in technology or services and ensuring that functionality is not duplicated.
• You will present architecture outputs to stakeholders with various levels of technical understanding within the organisation.
• You will define, manage and govern infrastructure standards and capabilities for the deployment of business, data, and application services.

Key Technical Skills:

Technical Design / TDA, HLD / LLD, Networking, Cisco, Juniper, HP Microsoft Security, Entra ID, Azure AD, O365 / M365 / D365, Virtualisation, Applications.

ITIL, TOGAF, Microsoft, Cisco, VMware Certifications are advantageous but not imperative.

Call John McManus at Experis IT for further Information asap on (phone number removed)