Technical Architect SC/DV - Infrastructure

Description:

Technical Architect SC/DV – Infrastructure (145lw) - Staffordshire – £70,000 pa

An exciting opportunity to work for a rapidly growing SME with a proven reputation for the efficient, successful delivery of secure information technology solutions. Our client is a trusted service delivery partner within the defence industry. Their customers in defence and the public sector require secure collaboration and communication services that give them access to secure networks, resources, and applications. With an agile and innovative approach, they deliver end-to-end managed services to their customers. Their employees are encouraged to initiate and participate in outreach programmes and the local community because they believe everyone makes a difference.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Main Purpose of Job

Our client is searching for an experienced Technical Architect to join their team in a pivotal position. The person they are looking for is an experienced infrastructure manager/engineer with excellent design knowledge of Windows server OS’s, Microsoft Exchange, virtualisation technologies, server applications, server hardware and cloud technologies.

Key responsibilities

Designing medium to large-scale architecture solutions ideally for Central Government and MoD projects as well as for large industry primes.

Leading the technical design of systems and services, communicating design decisions + resolving complex technical design challenges.

Ensuring that designs adhere to good data practices, compliance, regulatory standards, security frameworks and best practices relevant to highly secure government systems.

Identifying and capturing non-functional requirements and ensuring that these are reviewed and addressed within technical designs.

Helping to Shape and evolve technical standards and principles relating to cloud, web and applications, through knowledge of emerging trends, collaboration and consultation with partners and internal technical teams.

Background of using TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks and methodologies beneficial.

Working with project managers and engineers to ensure a smooth transition from design to delivery.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with technical and non-technical colleagues and suppliers.

Positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a pro-active approach to problem solving.

Excellent attention to detail.

Someone who enjoys a real challenge.

Experience/Skills Required

* Experience from previous roles of designing infrastructure around some or all the following technologies: VMware vCloud, VxRail, General Networks (switching, Routing & Firewalls), VMware ESXi/vSphere/vCenter, SIEM, AntiVirus, Health Monitoring, PKI/HSM, Data Diodes, Cross Domain Gateways, IDAM/RBAC/ABAC/MFA, Windows Technologies (SharePoint, Exchange, Skype), High Grade Crypto.

* Knowledge of Secure by Design and Zero Trust Principles would be beneficial.

* Excellent level of technical experience in all aspects of IT infrastructure on premise and cloud (incl highly secure design)

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd