Lead Technical Architect | 4 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid (Edinburgh) | Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE Job Description: Harvey Nash's public sector client requires a Lead Technical Architect to support critical Projects.
This is an exciting time in the clients IT as we look to modernise our technology portfolio and deliver strategic projects.
We require a tenacious self-starter who can make an immediate impact, pick up a backlog of design activity and liaise with staff, partners and vendors to identify best-value solutions for medium- to long- term requirements.
You will be responsible for delivering enterprise-wide technical architectural solutions resulting in an effective, efficient, sustainable technical platform capable of supporting current and future IT solutions.
Main Duties: Develop accessible target state architectures and technology recommendations that enhance the technology platform(s) and support strategic goals.
Articulate recommendations clearly to senior management, based on knowledge of IT and analysis of business and technical needs.
Work with technical IT leads and IT operations colleagues to drive a program of technology improvement and innovation.
Leading the design and review processes for new solution and services, evidencing the inclusion of 'Secure by Design' in the technical designs you produce, oversee and approve Engage with staff, partners and 3rd party vendors to identify best-value solutions.
Review and assure 3rd party digital, data and technology designs for major programmes.
Maintain architectural assets including the design templates, catalogues and registers relating to technology solutions Work with business analysts and technical IT leads to identify opportunities for re-use and/or integration of components from other sources.
Provide guidance and authority on the development or modification of the technical platform(s) Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks associated with design decisions.
Temporary membership of IT Services Architecture Review Board Essential Skills & Experience: Formal training and/or qualification in IT Architecture methodologies.
Hands-on experience and a broad and comprehensive knowledge of IT infrastructure including:- VMWare vSphere technology IP Networks Azure Cloud Computing Redhat Linux Operating Systems Proficient in system design and networking database management knowledge A knowledge of software engineering skills Vendor and partner engagement skills.
Experience challenging assumptions and achieving consensus on solution requirements and designs.
At least five year's experience of both identifying and supporting the implementation of best-value IT infrastructure solutions.
Desirable Skills: Experience within the public sector in Scotland.
Knowledge of Scottish Government digital frameworks This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client.
Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland.
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