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About the Role

This role will set the architecture vision for the ICO’s use of technology infrastructure, ensuring on-premise and cloud resources are managed properly and meet the ICO's needs. The successful candidate will help the Director of Architecture design and implement robust technology infrastructure solutions, ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of infrastructure components including servers, storage, networks, and cloud services. The role will design infrastructure standards and frameworks to guide best practices for deployment, management, and security.

Responsibilities

Developing and delivering the ICO’s Infrastructure Architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps
Lead the design of infrastructure aspects of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions
Establishing infrastructure architectural principles, policies, guardrails and standards, and overseeing the implementation and assurance of these
Assess existing infrastructure and recommend improvements for performance and cost savings
Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams during implementation
Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning to ensure optimal resource utilisation
Developing appropriate graphical and documented representations of Infrastructure Architecture and components suitable for communication with different audiences and for different purposes
Assurance of system quality, ensuring work fits into the broader strategy for government
Playing an active role in the ICO Architecture community and related communities of practice where you will share your knowledge of best practice, tools and techniques
Helping to build a diverse, inclusive culture across the architecture community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance
Working with other architects, colleagues and peers to define standards and guidance around best practice
Engaging and networking with people across the ICO up to Director level to understand their needs and ensure they are aligned with the Enterprise Architecture vision
To lead our future infrastructure architecture working with Microsoft Azure on an IaaS and PaaS level
To be an evangelist for Azure infrastructure architectures and best practices

Requirements

Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience.
Experience of developing and executing Infrastructure Architecture for a large or medium-sized (1,000+ people) organisation, including developing infrastructure designs from enterprise to project level.
Experience of establishing infrastructure architecture principles, policies, guardrails and standards, and overseeing the implementation and assurance of these
Experience of understanding business strategy and translating that into infrastructure architecture.
Experience of working with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, architecture and security measures.
Knowledge of a wide range of technologies including cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure), microservices, APIs and enterprise software.
Experience of networking and communicating with stakeholders at senior levels.
Strong understanding of infrastructure design principles, including cloud, on-premise and hybrid environments.
Understanding of security frameworks, protocols and best practices for infrastructure protection.
Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, creative problem solving and developing innovative solutions.
Able to communicate complex insights and principles simply and with impact, particularly across technical and non-technical audiences. Competent at negotiating and persuading where necessary, whilst applying a highly ethical approach.
Proficient in creating and maintaining technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
Clearance Required for this role: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Skills

Microsoft Azure
IaaS
PaaS
Azure administration
Azure security
Azure Active Directory/Entra ID
Microsoft Defender
Azure Policy
TOGAF
Zachman
Networking protocols
Cloud platforms
Microservices
APIs
Enterprise software
Infrastructure design principles
Security frameworks
Technical documentation
Architecture diagrams

Location

Hybrid
Manchester
London
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Belfast

Work Type

Full time
Part time
Hybrid working

Experience Level

Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements
Experience of developing and executing Infrastructure Architecture for a large or medium-sized (1,000+ people) organisation

Salary/Compensations

£57,815 - £65,021 pa, with potential for further progression to £73,211 pa

Benefits

Pay progression scheme
Hybrid and flexible working options
25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays
Flexi leave (up to 24 additional days leave per year)
Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%)
Online discount scheme
Health Cash Plan
Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress

About the Company

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights.
In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.

Equal Opportunity

The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks.
Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.