Information Systems Solution Architect

Our client, the UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, is seeking an experienced Information Systems Solution Architect. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, implementing, and adapting the client's Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and Information Systems (IS) strategy to meet the needs of the business and its users. This role is based in Stevenage.

As an Information Systems Solution Architect, the successful candidate has responsibilities for supporting and deploying business applications, with IS Engineering supporting a key pillar of our business.

The IS Engineering Solutions teamwork as part of IS to support our client's programmes and transformation activities.

What we're looking for:

• Essential - Designing technical solutions to meet business needs within security constraints
• Essential - Documenting designs clearly from an architectural
• Advantageous - Deploying services within Azure
• Advantageous - The life-cycle of information systems, including acquisition and development of new technology, with a view on utilising automation
• Advantageous - UNIX and containerisation
• Advantageous - Application integration approaches, e.g., use of OLSC
• Advantageous - Awareness of industry infrastructure and operating standards such as SQL, DB2, Active Directory, Virtual Machines, WebSphere

Possessing a broad level of technical IT knowledge and expertise, particularly in developing concepts and scoping enterprise systems and services, with a focus on integrating disparate and distributed solutions in a defence environment. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and proven abilities in business analysis and project management. Capable of articulating technical information to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing, across all company levels, and effectively communicating problems and solutions in business language. Self-organised and collaborative, with a strong willingness to work with team members towards common goals. Adaptability is crucial. Committed to being part of high-performing teams and building strong, effective relationships. Agile in both approach and mindset.

What you'll get to do as an Information Systems Solution Architect:

The development team will deliver a new project, an end-to-end lab environment utilising Cloud technology. The aim is to have a dynamically sized, easily duplicated environment with a copy of our production engineering toolset with representative data. The Information Systems Integration Lead will be responsible for deploying this new environment and managing the toolsets deployed.

Provide Systems Engineering processes/life-cycle subject matter expertise and advice at all stages. Investigate the appropriate application solutions for all the programme needs in the application layer, working closely with the Infrastructure Architect.

• Accountable for the technical quality of the solution
• Lead Business Case creation
• Participate in agile scrums where adopted
• Assist in the creation of a feasible project
• Propose or validate key technical solutions and lead design reviews
• Ensure all solution risks are identified and mitigated
• Gather and disseminate technical lessons learned and contribute to the action plan for agreed improvements, leading the technical actions.
• Lead research studies and proof of concept/proof of value activities if required

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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