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Network and Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Job details
Posting date: 19 December 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 December 2024
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DA
Company: SRG
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH155116_1734602118

Summary

Job Title: Network and Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Overview of department:
Candidate will operate as part of a team of Solution Architects, within the Information Movement department, with the sole focus of supporting business programmes in achieving the digital transformation needed to meet their contractual and strategic objectives - Whilst also taking into consideration the wider needs and strategies of the business.

Responsibilities:

  • Solution Design & Architecture:
    • Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end IT solutions that align with business goals.
    • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure they are aligned with IT infrastructure and system design.
    • Create high-level solution architectures and system design documentation.
    • Oversee the integration of new technologies and solutions with existing systems.
  • Stakeholder Management & Consultation:
    • Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and senior leaders to understand project requirements, business needs, and constraints.
    • Provide technical guidance and consulting during all stages of the project lifecycle, from initiation to implementation.
    • Conduct architectural assessments and ensure that solutions adhere to organisational standards.
  • Quality Assurance & Governance:
    • Ensure the designed solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
    • Lead and participate in the review of solution designs to ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices.
    • Establish architectural principles, standards, and best practices.
  • Collaboration & Leadership:
    • Coordinate and collaborate with developers, engineers, and other IT teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
    • Lead and mentor junior architects and technical teams, providing guidance on architecture, design, and implementation.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
    • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, advising on their potential application to improve business capabilities.
    • Continuously assess and optimise existing systems and architectures for better performance and efficiency.
    • Drive the innovation of IT solutions in alignment with business transformation goals.
  • Documentation & Reporting:
    • Produce clear, concise, and thorough documentation for all designed architectures, models, and technical specifications.
    • Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues to senior management and key stakeholders.



Skillset/experience required:
A broad level of Technical IT knowledge and minimum of 5 years expertise in the areas of;

  • Designing and Deploying a wide variety of Networking and Server Infrastructure
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing large-scale IT infrastructures and enterprise solutions.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.