SDA Solution Architect

Job Description

SDA Solution ArchitectActive Security Clearance required Hybrid working - 3 days on-site in Bristol6 months +Umbrella onlyAbout this role

• As a lead consultant specialist in our Defence Solution Design Authority practice, you will be working as a trusted industry partner to our National Air Traffic Services customer and cross-functionally supporting internal business units (Sales, Business,Technology, Security and Operations), key stakeholders and externally facing third party technology providers as part of and reporting into the practice manager.
• You will work with internal key stakeholders, the customer, and its subsidiary departments to conceptualise their strategic vision, capture requirements; to define and create innovative fit for purpose digital solutions meeting their digital strategy andtransform the way they can do business.
• Underpinned by using robust ICT framework architecture, security principles, methodologies, industry best practices, and customer compliance polices.
• As a technical solution architect, you will be providing expert solution architecture expertise and ownership throughout all stages of the solutions design engagement life cycle.
• You will be part of an industry leading Solution Design Authority team working closely with other architects, designers, technology experts, business managers and business analysts.
• Where you will bring your expertise and diverse experience to each challenge ensuring successful solution delivery across a vast variation in highly sensitive and unique opportunities and projects.

Youll have the following skills & experience:

• Hold UKSV / DV Security Check clearance.

Comprehensive knowledge and hands on experience of Telecommunication architecture disciplines in:

• Service provider networks (WAN, DWDN, SDH, OTN, transmission circuits) * Enterprise networks (IP L1-L7)
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of ICT vendor technologies, solutions, and products (Nokia, Cisco, Juniper).
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands on experience of industry architecture methodologies & languages (TOGAF, ArchiMate, ITIL, BPMN).
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands on experience in using enterprise architecture toolsets (such as iServer, IBM Doors).
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands on experience in responding to complex In-life change requests and bid proposals based on customer requirements.

Preferably have the following professional training and/or accreditations:

• IET Incorporated Engineer
• TOGAF Certified
• ArchiMate Certified

and any one of these:

• BSc/HND Computer Science or ICT related.
• BCS Intermediate Certificate (Enterprise and Solutions Architecture)
• BCS Business Analysis (AgileBA)
• BCS IT Professional

and any three of these:

• Cisco technologies (CCNP)
• Juniper technologies (JNCIA-Junos)
• Juniper technologies (JNCIA-SEC)
• Palo Alto technologies (PCCET)
• Nokia technologies (ONA)
• Ciena technologies (OC-A)
• Other legacy vendor COTS technologies
• Experienced in developing solution roadmaps and governance structures in line with customer requirements.
• Demonstrate proven commercial awareness to ensure a solution meets the customer requirements both technically and in cost.
• Experience of identifying and mitigate risks, and problem-solving in complex ICT enterprise architectures.
• Experienced in communicating complex ICT solutions to all key stakeholders and business units with varying technical knowledge.
• Preferably experienced of working in the aerospace industry sectors.
• Preferably an understanding of aeronautical air-to-ground telecommunication and information systems (Voice/Radar)
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal support and guidance.

Youll have the following responsibilities:

• Be an ambassador for our company, our customers, and our team.
• Be the authoritative Solution Architect engaging with the customer, business stakeholders and key partners in providing end to end architecture governance, leadership and solution decision making aligned to the Solution Design Authority architecture principles.
• Develop and own enterprise architecture artefacts, strategies and roadmaps from a business and technology perspective, including as-is, to-be and transitional states addressing key stakeholder viewpoints and requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise to business key stakeholders and units in providing consultative customer engagement, shaping, and qualifying complex service change, delivery, and resource profile requirements.
• Own and engage key stakeholders and business units in responding to complex in-contract customer Request for Information, Contract Change Notification, Solution Design Proposal and Winning New Business Bids.
• Throughout all stages of a solutions design engagement life cycle.

If you feel you have the relevant experience and skills required, please do not hesitate to apply now!

Keyskills :
Solution DesignArchitect