IT Technical Architect

Wideopen, England, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Technical Architect to provide support towards the mobilisation of a new contract on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. This role will mainly be home-based, with occasional travel to UK-based offices (most frequently to the M4 corridor).

In return, we offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, 25 days holiday pro rata, plus bank holidays, entry into our contributor pension scheme, life assurance, Perks at work and other discount schemes as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

The Main Responsibilities Of The IT Technical Architect Are

• Identify key requirements from stakeholders. This includes both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Engage Software suppliers (both internal and external) and agree solutions, architecture details, and timelines where needed. This can be for either the delivery of new software solutions, changes to existing systems of the definition of interfaces between systems.
• Agree and cost infrastructure with technical leads.
• Produce design documentation. This includes High-Level Designs and implementation detail for engineers to implement.
• Agree timelines and plans with all parties.
• Ensure all elements of the solution meet functional and non-functional requirements including information assurance standards.
• Support cost and project approval through governance.
• Supporting and drive standardisation throughout the business covering; processes, applications, and hardware in line with UK&I Group policy and standards.
• Support Project Managers and Business Relationship Managers through project delivery.
• Advise technical teams on implementation details.
• Engage with internal teams to agree solutions.
• Manage penetration tests. Including agreement of scope, the management of tests, and remediation.
  
  
  

Key Competencies

• Technically knowledgeable across all fields of IT.
• Excellent customer-facing skills.
• Structured, organised, and disciplined.
• Team player with integrity, openness, and honesty.
  
  
  

Essential

Skills and Knowledge

• A broad range of technical knowledge.
• Client-facing and communications skills.
• Understanding of Google Cloud Compute hosting.
• Understanding of networking and comms.
• Structured, organised, and disciplined.
• Team player with integrity, openness, and honesty.
• Must be prepared to travel to UK-based offices.
  
  
  

Desirable

• Previous experience of government contracts
  
  
  

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. These documents may include your passport, driver’s license, utility bill (dated in the last 3 months), HMRC letter, original bank statements, an original payslip, your birth certificate, or a valid share code.

Please note that this role requires SC clearance which means you must have lived in the UK consecutively for the last 5 years. The role does not qualify for a visa under the current Government guidelines therefore to be considered for this role you must already have the right to work in the UK. Relocation costs will not be granted. You must live within reasonable commuting distance of the site.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In the UK, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 32,000 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com . *Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors.

G4S Regional Management (UK&I) Limited is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us. If this opportunity is of interest then we want to hear from you. Please click the “Apply Now” button to submit your formal application.