IT Technical Architect

Role Purpose The role requires a broad range organisational and technical skills to lead architecture functions including technical architecture, cyber security and contracts management. The includes management of the cloud and on-premise infrastructure, unified communications, networks, contract and supplier management, technical architecture, cyber. The role works closely with colleagues, stakeholders and governance teams as well as external partners and suppliers. Responsibilities The role will be required to take lead responsibility and be the subject matter expert on all technical aspects of the infrastructure, architecture and security advising the Director of IT & Digital. The postholder will be required to deputise for the Chief Technology Officer as necessary for resolving escalation and managing stakeholders. The role will assist in the technical design for the Digital Strategy that is being developed To maintain security compliant infrastructure which adheres to but not limited to security standards such as PSN and ISO27001. Deliver defined service levels in accordance with ITIL V3/4 or similar frameworks. To work with team of technical specialist that can design and deliver fit for purpose digital solutions that are effective and efficient. To be the subject matter expert for all technical aspects of IT & digital services delivery and provide advice and guidance to the council on best use of innovative technologies and horizon scanning for new innovative solutions. To ensure a proactive approach is taken to data quality, and that a continuous improvement approach to data quality is adopted across the council. These tasks and objectives may be varied from time to time to meet the changing business needs and priorities of the Council. Contract Initial 6 month ongoing contract Umbrella rate Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Condensed hours could be considered) Hybrid