ICT Technical Architect

Description:

ICT Technical Architect - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
* The starting salary is £65,393, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
* The salary is broken down as £62,552 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £66,997. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
* Location: West Brompton
For Counter Terrorism officers to perform at their best, they need the best possible tech. As an ICT Technical Architect, you’ll be at the heart of this task, designing whole new systems with our dedicated team. In effect, you’ll be a catalyst for change, taking the CTP network forward so it can meet evolving threats. Join us and play your part in keeping the country safe.
Reporting to the Chief Technical Architect, you’ll provide infrastructure technical design for a range of ICT projects, as well as overall infrastructure architecture. It’s a vital role – you’ll ensure that national infrastructure is designed and built so that it’s efficient and secure.
Day to day, you’ll design solutions, and validate them by planning technical experiments. You’ll also document current “As-Is” and future “To-Be” designs for projects.
Whatever the project, you must liaise with other Solution Architects to ensure your work is in line with strategy, and that dependencies are addressed. That means working professionally and developing good working relationships.
While people skills are important, it’s technical expertise that counts. We’re looking for an understanding of architecture frameworks, Cloud technologies and best practice in deployment. You’ll have gained this knowledge while designing systems for a secure environment. Skilled, collaborative and organised, you’ll share our determination to protect the UK.
Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll benefit from excellent career and professional development.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
How to apply
Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process, and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application.
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 28 March 2024