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About the Role

This role will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive solution designs that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives and Enterprise Architecture principles. The role will help the Director of Architecture to ensure the quality of solution designs and deployments across the organisation, ensuring the performance, security and scalability of those designs.

Responsibilities

Developing and delivering the ICO’s Solution Architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps
Lead the design of scalable and efficient solutions that meet business needs, justifying and communicating design decisions
Collaborate closely with stakeholders and product managers to gather and analyse requirements for new solutions
Create a library of architecture and solution building blocks to direct and guide effective and robust solution design
Creating and managing the solution design and development of services of various sizes, including how they interact with their surroundings and how they evolve over time
Supporting technical specialists in multiple projects and services on problems that require broad architectural thinking
Defining how we build user-centered systems in an agile environment to serve a variety of citizen and business needs
To challenge existing practices, looking for deeper problems to solve and larger opportunities for digital transformation
Communicating the architecture vision to technical and non-technical stakeholders and to work in multi-disciplinary teams
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 the implementation of cloud-based solutions using Azure services such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and security
To participate in the development of best practices and standards for Azure solution development and implementation.
To be an evangelist for Azure solution 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 working with cloud-first architectures and how to design solutions that take advantage of the opportunities they offer.
Experience of working with technical teams and delivering user-centered services in an agile environment.
Experience of working with stakeholders of all levels to make decisions on technology choices, using the most appropriate languages, frameworks and tools to meet user and business needs.
Experience of working with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
Proven ability to design and document end-to-end solutions, including consideration of data and infrastructure components.
Excellent analytical skills to diagnose issues, evaluate risk and develop viable solutions
Proficiency in creating solution architecture design diagrams, roadmaps and associated artefacts.
Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, creative problem solving and developing innovative solutions.
Excellent communication skills for educating employees on solution architecture. 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.
Commercial acumen, understanding how solution architecture links to business value creation
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance required

Skills

Microsoft Azure
microservices
APIs
enterprise software
cloud platforms
solution architecture design diagrams
roadmaps
artefacts

Location

Manchester
London
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Belfast

Work Type

Hybrid
Full time
Part time

Experience Level

Substantial experience

Salary/Compensations

£57,815 to £65,021 per annum
potential to progress to £73,211
recruitment and retention allowance may be offered for exceptional candidates

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

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.
We guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy.
If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at recruitment@ico.org.uk.