Full-Time Technical Architect

Due to strict security clearance requirements, we are only able to consider applicants that have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more

The Technical Architect will be responsible for:

• Production of documented system & solution designs to NEC/SSS Public Safety standards & format.
• Presentation of designs and supporting rationale to internal and external audiences
• Maintain and update designs through project changes process
• Liaison with 3rd party suppliers and customers to discuss and agree architecture components
• Provide design leadership and oversight across the project team through proactive interaction with all stakeholders

The role holder will be required to work professionally in liaison with internal teams such as Sales and Product teams for governance, evaluations and approvals. The role holder would need to accept a car allowance for business travel.

The role can involve extensive customer contact on both a technical and non-technical level requiring a professional and adaptable approach to communication, interaction & service.

The role involves a high level of autonomous working which expects a high standard of personal time and task management.

Complete all activities within set deadlines and report appropriately any difficulties to achieve delivery milestones.

Present a professional approach and attitude to all work undertaken.

Promote a clean working environment. Adhere to all Health and Safety practices, rules and regulations.

Who are you?

• Ideally educated to HND/HNC level or relevant industry experience in a comparable role/s.
• Experience within IT focused server & client-based environments
• Experienced in producing extensive design documentation
• Experienced in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Proven experience administering and working with Microsoft Windows client & server architecture (windows 10 /11, up to Server 2019/2022), primarily using DELL hardware or similar.
• A good understanding of Microsoft active directory / domain architecture
• A good understanding and experience of using Microsoft Hyper-V or VmWare
• Great interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience using design and documentation tools e.g. MS Visio, also using MS Applications including Excel, Word
• A very high standard of written communication
• Experience using MS Business Applications including Excel, Word
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proven experience working to ITIL best practices.

Ideally you will have:

• Degree or higher in a technical based subject
• Prior experience of developing technical solution designs for IT based systems
• Proficiency in formal design methodologies such as TOGAF
• Understanding of SIP protocol
• Scripting experience / Knowledge (Batch, MYSQL, PowerShell)
• Hyper-V Failover Clustering experience / Knowledge
• Telephony experience / Knowledge (Cisco UCCE/Avaya Blue/Avaya Red/Mitel/Shortel/Asterix)
• Knowledge of MySQL/MSSQL (User Admin, Creation of jobs including backups, writing / understanding queries)
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (solution design, deployment or security)

Key competencies for the role:

• Team Working: Cooperating with and respecting colleagues to exceed the sum of individual efforts.
• Customer Service: Creating the best possible experience for SSS Public Safety clients and their customers.
• Communication: The ability to listen, express and articulate information effectively.
• Performance Management: Delivery of business objectives through effective setting of personal and team goals.
• Results Focused: Getting the job done in an efficient way through effective time, task and financial management.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Constantly seeking to improve the way the business is done through analysis, creativity, problem solving and change initiatives.

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