IT Solutions Architect – Subsurface Projects

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrification systems seeks an IT Solutions Architect for Subsurface Projects. This role involves designing IT solutions, managing a team, and ensuring requirements are met for projects in Rugby. Candidates must be UK citizens eligible for security clearance.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Attractive compensation packages

Employer pension contributions

Private health insurance

Life assurance

26 days of vacation plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• UK citizen eligible for Security Clearance.
• Experience with NNPPI, On-Premises, and Air-Gapped environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with managers to define IT solutions.
• Manage a small team of IT specialists.
• Facilitate requirements gathering and design workshops.

Skills

Problem Solving

Documentation

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Tools

Cybersecurity Tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems critical to customers' power and energy needs for high-performance applications. We collaborate with major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations to facilitate energy efficiency and decarbonization through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.

Job Description

As the “IT Solutions Architect – Subsurface Projects,” you will be responsible for designing and overseeing IT solutions during various phases of Subsurface projects at our Whetstone and Rugby locations. You will ensure all requirements are clearly understood and translated into actionable plans, managing their implementation alongside a Project Manager.

For more information, visit https://www.gevernova.com/power-conversion/.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate with the Naval Delivery Manager and Project Managers to interact with end customers, defining and maintaining optimal air-gapped IT solutions.
2. Manage a small team of IT specialists on a daily basis.
3. Facilitate requirements gathering, design, and solution workshops to capture functional and non-functional requirements, including applications. Own design deliverables such as Statements of Work and Architecture documents, ensuring requirements traceability.
4. Communicate and enforce design standards with customers and key project stakeholders.
5. Promote excellence through continuous improvement, referencing best practices, reference architectures, and solutions.
6. Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineering teams for product enhancements and reference architectures.
7. Develop technical expertise in your domain and provide technical consultancy services as needed.
8. Plan activities, report progress, and complete tasks within the approved budget.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. UK citizen eligible for Security Clearance.
2. Experience with NNPPI, On-Premises, and Air-Gapped environments concerning applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity tools, and backup solutions.
3. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to articulate technical topics clearly.
4. Good knowledge of regulatory networks and requirements, with innovative problem-solving abilities.
5. Excellent documentation and communication skills.
6. Willingness to travel as required; full UK driving license.

Desired Characteristics:

1. Knowledge of Marine/Naval markets.
2. Proactive, investigative mindset.
3. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
4. Commitment to high documentation standards.

Please note: Due to the confidential nature of the work environment, candidates must be sole UK nationals and eligible for UK security clearance up to SC level.

What You Can Expect From Us

1. Challenging and exciting projects.
2. A flexible work environment respecting individual work-life balance needs.
3. Attractive compensation packages.
4. Flexible benefits, including employer pension contributions, income protection, private health insurance, and life assurance.
5. 26 days of vacation plus bank holidays.