SC Service Architect CGEMJP00360578

Experis (Austria); Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Service Architect in Barrow-In-Furness for a contract to run until 14/04/2027 with potential extension. Hybrid working to be discussed during interview.

You will design end-to-end IT service solutions, ensure scalable, secure delivery within SLAs, and align with ITIL and organizational standards. The role covers service design, requirements analysis, integration with ITSM processes, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in service architecture or IT service design roles.
• Strong understanding of ITIL framework and service management principles.
• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and application landscapes.
• Ability to create detailed service models and operational documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service Design: Develop service architectures that cover infrastructure, applications, and operational processes.
• Requirements Analysis: Capture functional and non-functional requirements for new or modified services.
• Integration: Ensure new services integrate effectively with existing ITSM processes (e.g., Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management).
• Documentation: Produce service design packages, including service models, operational procedures, and support documentation.
• Governance: Define service standards and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Transition Support: Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth transition from design to live operation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance service performance and cost efficiency.

Skills

Service architecture

ITIL

Enterprise IT

Service models

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Service modelling tools

Job description

Role Title: Service Architect

Duration: contract to run until 14/04/2027 (with potential for extension)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness. Hybrid working to be discussed during interview

Rate: up to £625.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Clearance required: Active MOD SC Clearance and Sole UK Nationality

Role purpose / summary

The Service Architect is responsible for designing and defining end-to-end IT service solutions that meet business requirements and align with organizational standards. This role ensures that services are scalable, secure, and deliverable within agreed SLAs, while integrating seamlessly with existing processes and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Design: Develop service architectures that cover infrastructure, applications, and operational processes.
• Requirements Analysis: Work with stakeholders to capture functional and non-functional requirements for new or modified services.
• Integration: Ensure new services integrate effectively with existing ITSM processes (e.g., Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management).
• Documentation: Produce service design packages, including service models, operational procedures, and support documentation.
• Governance: Define service standards and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Transition Support: Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth transition from design to live operation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance service performance and cost efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in service architecture or IT service design roles.
• Strong understanding of ITIL framework and service management principles.
• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and application landscapes.
• Ability to create detailed service models and operational documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL certification (Foundation or higher).
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or government environments.
• Familiarity with service modelling tools and frameworks.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!