Technical Design Lead


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LA International Computer Consultants Ltd

Listed on

8th November 2021

Location

Salisbury

Salary/Rate

Negotiable

Salary Notes

Negotiable

Type

Contract

Start Date

ASAP

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Key Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the creation and implementation of end to end solution/technical design and ensuring alignment to the strategic technical architecture

* Responsible for the ensure the solution/design process is adhered to by all SMEs

* Responsible for leading technical SMEs to ensure:

o a full collaborative approach to design is guaranteed

o all areas of concern contribute to the design process from the earliest point

o Preparation of artefacts required as part of the architectural toolkit to ensure design governance has appropriate artefacts to be successful (with appropriate collaboration with other SMEs and overseen by SLC Architecture)

o The solution adheres to the principles defined within the Target Enterprise Architecture.

o The solution meets architectural goals that include usability, performance, security, reliability, maintainability, reuse, supportability and compatibility. In addition ensuring that the design meets the client's requirements.

* Provide solution and technical SME input to appropriate levels where internal skills do not exist (e.g. when new technologies are being investigated)

* Provide an escalation point for design related issues within projects

* To work closely with security teams to ensure that security risks are fully identified and appropriate mitigations are delivered.

* Ensure the project adheres to the agreed design lifecycle and that the correct design documentation is produced at each stage.

Essential:

1. Good understanding and knowledge of virtualisation platforms, VMware in particular

2. Good understanding and knowledge of VMware's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Zero clients

3. Good understanding of enterprise storage solutions

4. Good understanding of fundamental networking concepts and components

5. Implementation of private and hybrid cloud technologies based on the VMware platform and automation platforms such as vRealize

6. IT Security Solutions (Policy Based, Physical, Environment Hardening & Software) & Provisioning and Implementation)

7. Security monitoring platforms such as SEIM

8. Endpoint Management (Device Control, Data Protection, Application Control etc.)

9. Good understanding of Microsoft Infrastructure covering Windows Server 2012 / 2016 administration, Active Directory design , SCCM / SCOM deployment

10. Linux based OS Administration

11. Windows Client OS Windows 7 - Windows 10

12. Very good communication and written skills

13. Passionate about technology

14. A good understanding of, and competent working within, architectural frameworks such as TOGAF / MODAF

Desirable:

1. PRINCE 2

2. Management of Risk

3. Microsoft Project

4. Project Management

5. Archimate

6. TOGAF 9.1 Certification

7. Software Defined Networking and Cisco ACI deployment

8. Cloud architecture certification (e.g. AWS / Azure)

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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