Technical Architect Permanent
Northampton (hybrid – 3 days on site, 2 WFH)
The Technical Architect provides a bridge between understanding business needs and technological solutions while acting as a gatekeeper between the organisation and their Managed Service provider for technical IT solutions.
Focus on building a technical strategy/roadmap as part of the wider IT strategy
Work with the wider project team, e.g., IT Project Managers, Advanced (Managed Service Provider), and IT Security, to effectively deliver solutions
Act as an IT Infrastructure knowledge expert for the organisation and be responsible for overseeing technology selections and implementation strategies suggested by partners
Translates business needs into long-term architecture solutions
Mentor and support BAU support staff and project resources so they meet their objectives
Be the IT Infrastructure knowledge authority during defect triage and defect resolution
Own the IT Infrastructure vision and strategy with the Head of IT Operations
Provide guidance and oversight to minimise technical risk and business risk arising from technology and technical solutions
Identify appropriate and cost-effective physical architectures that provide resilience commensurate with business risk and impact
Network Redesign
Server 2012 refresh
Working in conjunction with the IT Security and Risk Officer in creating and maintaining Security documentation, conducting Security audits, and resolving identified Security issues appropriately
Advise on appropriate data backup, disaster recovery and testing as per policy
Carry out any other duties requested by line management to achieve the IT department's aims and objectives