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Lead Infrastructure Architect

Location

Contract Type

Specialism

Salary

£500 - £690 per day

Posted

12th July 2024

Job Reference

200458

Description

LEAD INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT
HYBRID or REMOTE
£500 – £690 per day dependent on experience
Inside IR35

Please note this role requires a current Disclosure Scotland Certificate and BPSS clearance will be required for the successful candidate.

We are working with a public sector client who require a temporary Lead Infrastructure Architect to augment the IT Infrastructure team. They are working to modernise their technology portfolio through the delivery of critical IT infrastructure projects, requiring a seasoned professional adept at solutions designs and road maps who can make an impact from day one.

As the Lead Infrastructure Architect, you will be responsible for delivering enterprise-wide technical architectural solutions resulting in an effective, efficient, sustainable technical platform capable of supporting current and future IT solutions.

Responsibilities:

– Develop target state architectures for the client technology platform(s) to meet end-of-life and end-of-contract deadlines.
– Work with technical IT leads and operations colleagues to drive a program of technology improvement and innovation.
– Produce IT solutions that meet evolving business requirements and comply with technical architecture policies, standards and patterns
– Engage with staff, partners and 3rd party vendors to identify best-value solutions.
– Review and assure 3rd party infrastructure designs for major programmes.
– Maintain architectural assets including the design templates, catalogues and registers relating to infrastructure
– Work with business analysts and technical IT leads to identify opportunities for re-use and/or integration of components from other sources.
– Provide guidance and authority on the development or modification of the technical platform(s)
– Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks associated with design decisions.
– Temporary membership of IT Services Architecture Review Board

To be considered for the Lead Infrastructure Architect Role you would need to have:
– A demonstrable understanding of IT Architecture methodologies
– A broad and comprehensive knowledge of IT infrastructure including: –
· VMWare vSphere technology
· IP Networks
· Azure Cloud Computing
· Redhat Linux Operating Systems
– Vendor and partner engagement experience
– At least five years experience of both identifying and supporting the implementation of best-value IT infrastructure solutions.

Experience within the public sector in Scotland is highly desirable.

This role is remote or hybrid with an option to spend time in the Edinburgh office but some travel to other offices may be necessary.

Please note this role requires a current Disclosure Scotland Certificate and BPSS clearance for the successful candidate.

It is anticipated that this role will last 6 months, with an option to extend for a possible further 6 months.

If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please submit a CV via email and we will be in touch to discuss.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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