NCC Group
Lead Enterprise Architect
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Department: IT Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard
Description
Within the Design Authority you will be working on Architecture for both business systems as well as corporate services. Within the design authority you will focus on aligning business needs together with IT long-term strategy. The DA within NCC group is a facilitating and cooperative entity that will bridge knowledge and ensure Global Technical Service teams as well as the business engineering teams are aligned, and knowledge is shared were possible. As a member of the DA you will join project in a very early stage to help and ensure our Systems development cross the NCC Group.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Enterprise Architect to lead the review, design and implementation of our estate from a EA perspective.
Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Enterprise Architect you will play a key role in supporting internal GTS projects as well as Business projects with your expertise. You will work in various projects delivering oversight translation to and from business and technical teams and able to work out the final solution together with experts cross the group. Deliver architecture documents that meet requirements from various stakeholders and are in line with our strategy. Delivery your knowledge and skills to the business engineering teams Able to gather and document requirements (functional and technical) Align business requirements with strategic long-term plan. Present overall architecture if needed to various audiences Write long term roadmaps Chair technical sessions with engineering teams and translating those in written technical and functional documentation Investigating the ‘as is’ state currently in place across the groups systems and networks. Produce a picture of company assets and where any security concerns may arise. Defining and documenting how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Requirement’s analysis Experience with at least the following: Networking Domains (and Domain Segregation) Hybrid Cloud Microsoft O365/ActiveDirectory/AzureAD/Sharepoint/PowerBI High Availability deployment strategy Enterprise Architecture Security principles Written functional documentation Technical documentation writing Familiar with Togaf (or similar frameworks) Proactive project membership and attitude Strong in T’s and C’s Proven experience as a Architect or similar role. Prior knowledge of Security architecture in a number of different technologies. Strong working knowledge of IT risks, cyber security, and computer operating software The aptitude and ability to quickly absorb technical detail of new or unfamiliar technologies is essential. Proven experience with writing architecture documentation. Frameworks: Frameworks: Togaf9 / Zachman / UAF / Agile / FEAF / MoD AF Languages: BPMN / UML / ArchiMate Networking / VPN / IPSEC Possible Certifications: AWS Cert Sol. Architecture CISSP Dell EMC Cloud Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Open Group Cert. Arch.
Benefits
Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options. Enhanced Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave. Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme. Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme. Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme. Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet. Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
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Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.
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