Solution Architect (SC Cleared)

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Our Central Government client require an experienced Solution Architect (SC Cleared) A Solution Architect is needed to actively develop technical designs and approaches in support of a number of key programmes of activity and delivery over the next 8 months, with this including, but not limited to:EDA design support to Tier1 hybrid hosting (on premise and Cloud);EDA design support and assurance of the capabilities under Tier 1 End User Compute;EDA support to other key Transform & Improve projects;Defining key aspects of the NCA's enterprise architecture;Development of EDA technical strategies, standards and reference architectures. Key Skills and Experience:Ability to write architectural design documents, or review design documents provided by others.Must have a thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Windows concepts, Domains, Active Directory and its concepts, and the interaction between hardware, operating systems, network, data centre, and application software.Proven ability in clearly presenting technical approaches (strategies) to CxO level as well as external partners.Ability to articulate complex technical subject matter in ways that are understood by a non-technical audiences and to clearly articulate the risks as well as the benefits in a similar manner.Experience within Secure Government organisations as a technical architect or infrastructure architect.Experience in designing and implementing secure 'On Premise' Infrastructure Solutions.Experience in designing and delivering secure infrastructures within cloud environments (Azure, AWS).Excellent understanding of Government Security processes and procedures.In-depth knowledge of architecture methodologies and frameworks and extensive experience of their application.Broad and up-to-date knowledge of IT capabilities and services including cloud computing, end user computing, on-premise hosting, identity and access management, virtualisation, application development and management, device management, mobility solutions, secure gateways and remote access, management infrastructure and cross-domain solutions.Experience of technical design and formal review of technical solutions.Experience of the effective adoption and implementation of IT standards and frameworks.Proven experience of supervision or first line management.Experienced in effective decision making.Experienced in technical architecture and design within planning and project work. Proven experience of developing design artefacts under a number of architecture frameworks e.g. MODAF, DODAF, TOGAF.