IT Architect - Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) - Staffs

The client seeks an all-round Infrastructure Architect with proven experience producing

High Level Design (HLD) and Technical Design Authority (TDA) documentation, combined with strong Microsoft technology expertise including Microsoft Azure, SharePoint, OneDrive and Network Infrastructure solutions.

The Role:

As part of the Architecture Team, you will provide strategic and technical architecture leadership across a diverse technology estate covering:

• Microsoft Azure and Cloud Services
• SharePoint & OneDrive
• Microsoft Security, Entra ID and Azure AD
• Infrastructure & Virtualisation
• Networking & Communications
• Applications & Software Integration
• Databases & Data Services
• Mobile & Remote Technologies
• Network Security & Cyber Security Solutions

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, project teams and technical specialists to ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose, secure, scalable and aligned with the client’s long-term technology strategy.

To be considered, candidates must demonstrate proven experience within an Architecture function and be able to evidence successful delivery of architectural outputs including HLD’s (High Level Design) and technical solution designs., * IT Architecture, Solution Architecture or Infrastructure Architecture

• HLD (High-Level Design) and Technical Design Authority (TDA)
• Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 / Office 365, SharePoint & OneDrive
• Microsoft Security Technologies, Entra ID / Azure Active Directory
• Infrastructure & Virtualisation Technologies
• Application and Systems Integration
• Network Architecture & Security, Cisco, HP and enterprise networking environments
• Security, Firewalls, Threat & Vulnerability Management

Experience across software development, databases, remote device management and enterprise infrastructure environments would be highly advantageous.

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants will be required to obtain

NPPV Level 3 (Non-Police Personnel Vetting) and

Management Vetting prior to commencing employment.

As part of the interview process, candidates will be expected to demonstrate their architectural experience and approach through a presentation and technical discussion.

Relevant certifications such as

TOGAF, ITIL, Microsoft, Cisco or VMware would be beneficial, although not essential.