Job Vacancy Senior Infrastructure Architect (Platform) - DVSA - G7

Qualifications/licenses:

Hold or be willing to work towards

• TOGAF v9+

• Infrastructure Architecture qualifications

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Excellent understanding of Cloud hosting solutions (including hybrid integration) specifically AWS & Azure.

• Excellent understanding IAC (Infrastructure as Code).

• Thorough knowledge of authentication and access control, including Active Directory, SAML, LDAP and IAM.

• Strong understanding of future developments in cloud computing and experience of re-platforming and Transformation.

• Proven experience of designing and delivering technology strategy & architectural patterns.

• Ability to understand and articulate the interactions between business functions, processes, and IT components, and how the individual parts interact with and impact the whole.

• Knowledge, understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its underlying infrastructure.

• Experience of working in an Agile delivery environment.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture

• Leadership

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

This role is part of the  and utilises an enhanced Capability Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.   

The base pay is £54,857. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £25,543.

The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.   

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. For more information on how this works for this role, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see below for contact details).

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your principal workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, visiting stakeholders and colleagues, or carrying out detached duty in another DfT or agency workplace. The chosen principal workplace will be the designated place of work and any remote or home working arrangement does not constitute a change to the designated place of work or contractual terms and conditions. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation. Applicants can request further information on how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see below for contact details).

Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays. 

If you have questions regarding how hybrid working is practiced within the business area, or any reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may currently have or need in place if successful in your application, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates should ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.