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Job description The Lead Network Architect provides network/technical oversight for all aspects of this work, including the outsourced network/technical strategy, general technical advice, technical briefings and vendor liaison around network services and solutions. To be accountable overseeing the technical workstream for the futures project that will identify arrangements post-2028 and for ensuring that the technical/network aspects of both business-as-usual and futures activities are met. This role maps to the role in the DDaT Profession Capability Framework. Please follow the link to see details of the skills expected of this DDaT role. The role has line management responsibility for one role (SEO).

Key responsibilities will include: The post holder will be expected to think strategically in terms of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Group, operating model, governance, risk, security, resilience, tooling, partners, cost, performance, and transformation. Thinking creatively, the post holder will be expected to understand and apply best practice from technology and service operations and more broadly, from outside these disciplines and the healthcare domain. They will need to exercise sound, pragmatic judgement, operationally (service integration, incident resolution and technical troubleshooting / problem solving), in delivery (both technology and change management aspects), and in managing third-party commercial relationships. The post holder will be a senior member of the Security, Data and Protection Services Directorate and part of the wider Chief Data Officer (CDO) Senior Leadership Team. They will contribute to UKHSA’s overall CDO strategy and offer, leadership of the function and the engagement of key stakeholders within and outside the UKHSA. They will also be responsible for defining UKHSA’s product / platform offer to meet UKHSA’s business strategy and needs with respect to workplace applications / platforms, IT service management and infrastructure and networks., They will manage and improve the security, cost-effectiveness, availability and resilience of the service provision of workplace applications / platforms, IT service management, infrastructure (partnering with Digital DevOps), networks and transitional service agreements with receiver organisations on behalf of CDO for the consumption of all UKHSA staff and receiver organisations, as appropriate; ensuring quality and value for money, coordinating delivery internally and via third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers. Building, leading, and developing an inclusive, high-performing Technology Services team, ensuring that UKHSA’s values and culture, together with CDO’s customer-centric, agile ways of working, are embedded. Please find below additional areas of accountability that the post holder will be responsible for: Lead the provision of resilient secure and cost-effective infrastructure platforms and technical operations in the on-premises estate. Leading the Technology Estate for UKHSA, including the delivery of infrastructure platforms and technical operations and, through coordination with the Deputy Director Cyber Security, ensuring the proportionate and timely reduction in cyber risk.​ The resilient, secure and cost-effective provision and operation of UKHSA’s Workplace offer, including productivity tools (Microsoft 365) and end user compute services.​ This includes managing windows end user devices and windows servers operating system lifecycle (Gold image, software packaging, updates and upgrades). Provision and management of identity and access management services (Microsoft Entra). Networking services including LAN, WAN, WiFi and secure access capability. Includes managing connectivity of IoT and laboratory scientific equipment (including IACS) secure connectivity to UKHSA WAN and relevant LANs. IT service management (ITSM), including common 1st and 2nd line support functions, as well as delivery design and management, and continual service improvement. Workplace, Infrastructure & Networks and Service Management budget holder. Put in place the capability, technical architecture, and services to support the delivery of UKHSA’s strategy in relation to the above functions. Overarching accountability for stability, resilience, and security of the Technology Services estate across UKHSA, including oversight of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM). Set the direction for Technology Services development and delivery of the related Technology strategy. Overarching accountability for Technology Services delivery of software and infrastructure platforms, products, technical operations, and development. Lead on the procurement, supply and negotiation of Technology Services goods and services for UKHSA, in conjunction with legal and procurement professionals, as appropriate. Accountable for managing and controlling the life cycle of all Technology Services related products / platforms / infrastructure, in line with the Enterprise Architecture. Lead and develop UKHSA’s technology capability, giving clear guidance on priorities and generating commitment to the wider goals of the organisation. Accountable for the quality of technology’s products, platforms, infrastructure, services etc. Adopt a portfolio view, managing end-to-end services, which include multiple products and channels. Operate at scale and provide the connection between multidisciplinary business areas and stakeholders. This role will influence the following key stakeholders: Internal Chief Data Officer Director of Digital and Data CDO SLT peers UKHSA CEO, together with other ExCo members and senior business leaders External Government departments and organisations (incl. CDDO, DHSC, NHSE, GDS) Devolved Administrations, Departments and Organisations International bodies and Governments Private sector leaders Academic leaders and research bodies