Senior Solution Architect (Security Clearance)

NEC Software Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solution Architect to lead architectural design and technology roadmaps for complex Policing and National Security applications. This role offers the chance to influence technology delivery in an agile environment while ensuring successful deployment of mission-critical products. You will work closely with various stakeholders, mediating complex technical concepts and managing high-risk issues. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in public safety technology.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

4x basic salary life assurance

Group Pension Plan

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Good understanding of C++, C#, SQL Server, and Windows platforms.
• Practical knowledge of SIP protocol, VOIP, and TCP/IP network tracing.
• In-depth knowledge of Tetra network behaviors and related APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects to provide design and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of products.
• Identify and manage technical project risks and document requirements.

Skills

C++

C#

SQL Server

Windows platforms

Domains / AD

Mitel skills based routing integration

Tetra radio location reporting protocols

Tetra radio PEI capabilities

Tools

RabbitMQ

Aculab prosodyS audio stack

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

* Due to strict customer security clearance requirements, we can only consider applicants that have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more *

Working within the Public Safety business, you will be responsible for defining policies and standards that guide technology delivery, with significant experience in modern, cloud-based technology standards and practices.

As Solution Architect, you are accountable for leading a team of architects and providing architectural design and technology roadmaps for complex Policing and National Security applications supporting high-volume, mission-critical products and services. There will also be opportunities to oversee ongoing architectural needs within our Control Room application suites.

You will work closely with Product Managers, Delivery, and Technical Leads to influence and define a technology roadmap aligning with our commercial and technological objectives.

The core aim of this role is to provide technical assurance to ensure successful deployment of NECSWS Public Safety products into clients while safeguarding our commercial interests.

To succeed, you should be able to mediate between stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, confidently communicate with stakeholders at all levels, and understand the evolving nature of technology delivery in an agile environment. High stakeholder expectations require facilitation of discussions on high-risk and complex issues within constrained timescales.

The Solution Architect will collaborate with project or programme managers and the architecture team to:

1. Ensure scope of supply is correctly documented and maintained
2. Identify and manage technical project risks
3. Document and agree on non-functional requirements from customers
4. Conduct practical impact assessments with well-defined scope and implementation strategies, utilizing existing products where possible
5. Identify opportunities for selling additional product capabilities

Qualifications

Who are you?

You should have a good understanding/awareness of:

• C++
• C#
• SQL Server
• Windows platforms
• Domains / AD
• Mitel skills based routing integration
• Tetra radio location reporting protocols
• Tetra radio PEI capabilities

And practical knowledge of some or all of the following:

• C coding
• SIP protocol
• VOIP – RTP / RTCP, latency/jitter handling
• TCP/IP network tracing, routing, NAT
• Aculab prosodyS audio stack
• RabbitMQ

In-depth knowledge of some or all of the following:

• Tetra network behaviors – specifically Motorola Dimetra
• Tetra DCS API usage
• Tetra Multi-Cadi API usage
• Tetra Short Data Router API usage
• 3GPP network behaviors related to Kodiak MCX
• MCX API usage of Softil SDK
• Analogue Radio base stations – VHF, MF
• Telephone PABX functionality
• Airwave certification processes
• Home Office TOPS forum processes
• EISEC service

The Solution Architect will manage relationships with customer technical staff, assist with technical issues, support the bid process, and promote architectural vision within teams.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• 25 days paid holiday (FTE), with buy/sell options
• 4x basic salary life assurance
• Group Pension Plan
• Flexible benefits

Other Information

• Candidates must demonstrate a right to work and travel within the UK, with documentary evidence required.
• All offers are subject to vetting and checks, including possible DBS.
• NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusivity. Please inform us of any accessibility needs during recruitment.