IT Technical Architect

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Usk; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Learning and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Staff networks

Maternity/Paternity leave

Free parking

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Technical Architect (Band 8a) to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable IT infrastructure across Azure, systems, and networks. This senior role provides strategic technical leadership, guiding teams and stakeholders to enable safe and reliable digital services that enhance patient care.

The post emphasizes architectural excellence, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement within healthcare IT.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert formal qualification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate formal qualification.
• Evidence of extensive experience in technical architecture, ideally within healthcare or public sector.
• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven strong knowledge of and certified in Microsoft Azure, networking, and systems design.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and implementation of enterprise-grade Azure, system and network solutions.
• Providing expert technical advice to colleagues and senior leaders.
• Supporting key infrastructure projects and system upgrades.
• Mentoring team members and promoting best practices.

Skills

Technical architecture

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or equivalent

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Networking

Systems design

Job description

Job DescriptionAre you an experienced IT professional ready to take the lead in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient IT infrastructure solutions across network, systems, and cloud platforms?We're looking for a Technical Architect (Band 8a) to join our innovative IT Infrastructure team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.This is a senior, strategic role providing technical leadership, shaping the future of our infrastructure, and supporting clinical and operational excellence. You'll act as a subject matter expert, guiding technical teams and stakeholders, and championing innovation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and implementation of enterprise-grade Azure, system and network solutions
• Providing expert technical advice to colleagues and senior leaders
• Supporting key infrastructure projects and system upgrades
• Mentoring team members and promoting best practices

You'll be part of a motivated, skilled, and supportive team and play a key role in enabling safe, reliable digital services that improve patient care. You'll ensure our systems are secure, reliable, and future-ready.

The "must haves" for this role:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert formal qualification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate formal qualification
• Evidence of extensive experience in technical architecture, ideally within healthcare or public sector
• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure projects
• Proven strong knowledge of and certified in Microsoft Azure, networking, and systems design

There will be a two-stage interview process: By telephone Candidates who are successful at the telephone interview stage will then be invited to a Face to Face interview (please note we do not offer interviews online)

Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites