Solutions Architect (SC Cleared)

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Solutions Architect (SC Cleared)Our Central Government client are recruiting a Security Cleared Solutions Architect.A solution architect is needed within the Design Authority (Technical) to actively develop technical designs and approaches in support of a number of key programmes of activity and delivery with this including, but not limited to:Design support to Tier1 hybrid hosting (on premise and Cloud);Design support and assurance of the capabilities under Tier 1 End User Compute;Support to other key Transform & Improve projects;Defining key aspects of the client's enterprise architecture;Development of technical strategies, standards and reference architectures.The RoleDesign and implement technical solutions (at all security classifications up to SECRET) that align to client architectural principles and standardsSupport the development of policies, standards and guidelines for technologies and systems.Support the development and maintenance of strategies, plans and approaches.Deliver architecture design documents, or review design documents provided by others.Liaise with projects and business representatives to design and implement solutions in line with the business requirements.Provide technical support and training (if required) of the technology personnel to ensure high level of performance.Carry out assessments to identify operational limitations and gaps in functional coverage of designs.Ensure proper documentation of solution designs in line with processes.Support the creation of clear and cohesive technology roadmaps.Create design patterns, and individual system designs to meet business needs.Design and deliver Transformation including convergence and consolidation project(s) working with existing and new suppliers.Develop design governance performance dashboards for senior management and board consumption.Key Skills / ExperienceAbility 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.