Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Technical Architect (Cloud Data Centre Migration)
Job Type: Hybrid
Job Purpose:
The Senior Technical Architect cloud data centre migration will be a subject matter expert and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing end-to end solutions that enhance the digital workplace experience for Liverpool City Council. This role involves working closely with various departments, the Enterprise Architect and Head of Strategy and design to understand their IT requirements and deliver solutions that align with the council's strategic objectives.
Qualification and training Essential
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, or
equivalent (A,I)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Technical Architecture or Design Authority experience (A,I)
- Proven track record of successful design, development and delivery of
complex projects and architectures (A,I)
- Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud migration strategies
- Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS and
Microsoft Azure
- Experience with ITIL and other IT service management frameworks.
- Ability to analyse problems, make quick decisions to restore service and
Develop tactical and strategic recommendations that may involve redesign to
provide long-term solutions (A,I)
- Extensive experience of interpreting business requirements into fully costed
technical business proposals (A,I)
Desirable
- History of successful design, development, and delivery of complex projects
within the M365 product set or other key areas of technology
- Previous experience of documentation to quality standards such as Managed
Network Design Summaries, technical Implementation Specifications and
business cases
- Experience in a public sector or local government environment
Skills/Abilities Essential
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills (A,I)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work
effectively with stakeholders at all levels (A,I)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong technical documentation skills (A,I)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team (A,I)
- Confidence and ability to communicate and present complex technical detail
in a format that is understood by all (A,I)
Desirable
- Ability to motivate others
- To have a natural flare for technical innovation
- To lead by example in discussions and actions
- The ability to understand the impact of technical issues on commercial risk
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on finding creative
solutions