Senior Technical Architect (Cloud Data Centre Migration)

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. Directly Responsible For: No line management responsibility Directly Responsible To: Enterprise Architect Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Design and implement cloud migration strategies, including the assessment of current infrastructure and the development of migration plans
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints and roadmaps for cloud solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and ensure best practices are followed
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of the cloud environment to ensure compliance with security and governance policies
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the council's IT infrastructure
• Work with vendors and partners to evaluate and integrate third-party solutions as needed
• Provide training and support to end-users and IT staff on cloud solutions and best practices
• As a Senior Technical Architect, you will be a highly experienced and accomplished architect recognised for the ability take on our biggest and most complex architecture and design challenges. You will be able to operate effectively when the situations encountered are dynamic, evolving, or novel in complexity. You will be mentoring or leading other ICT staff
• Applying the organisations EA framework in the development of ICT strategy, roadmaps and complex solutions. Support the Head of Design and Strategy, Enterprise Architect, Senior / technical Architects in the application of these frameworks to solutions. Assure, manage, and govern solution design activities in line with frameworks
• Responsible for business case, content, priorities, and rationale for the annual technology Investment Plan, including:
• Identification and clarification of business drivers and goals for specific investments
• Development of the required Business, Application, Data and Technology architectural domain models to advance these drivers and goals
• Support and quality assurance of the subsequent delivery programmes from initiation through to successful completion
• Identification and quantification of existing and future risks to the organisation and its customers related to technology, including areas such as data loss and security, reputational impacts and productivity. Develop suitable mitigation and risk reduction plans
• Mapping interdependencies between technologies, process and projects. Identify and propose Programmes that provide a logical and achievable path to deliver objectives whilst minimising risk and preventing rework
• Accountable for the end-to-end development of technical proposals and costings. Manage and lead estimating activities, either independently or through a team. Define the degrees of uncertainty that apply to estimates as they are developed throughout the lifecycle of the programme or project, by identifying assumptions and risks and developing contingency proposals. Establish and maintain traceability of rationales and evidence supporting proposed solutions
• Reuse existing technologies to provide cost reduction and exploit new business
opportunities
• in implementing best practices, innovative technologies, and ensuring technical excellence
Supervision and Management Responsibility:
• No supervision or management responsibility
Budget and Financial Responsibility:
• Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact.
• Explores different options for funding and income generation.
Social Value Responsibility:
• Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic, and environmental benefits for the council, residents, and communities
Physical Demands of the Job:
• Prolonged computer usage
Corporate Responsibility:
• Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan
• Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally
• Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement
• Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance
• Develop the City Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken
• To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the City Council's safety plan
Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level 3. The competency framework can be found here. This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive. It is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility. You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties and changing priorities of the organisation., Essential
• Totally focused on solution delivery and customer satisfaction (A,I)
• Understand and anticipate customer's needs and aspirations, owning their issues through to resolution (A,I)
• To generate and recognise ideas of value in driving business improvement (I)
• Committed to identifying new and emerging business opportunities (A,I)
• Committed to working together based upon one team sharing ideas, knowledge and resources, shared understanding, and mutual trust (A,I)
Desirable
• An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council
• Develop solutions that increase efficiency and or reduce costs
Other Essential
• Proactive attitude with an understanding that a flexible approach may be required to ensure business needs are met (A)
Desirable
• Commitment to creating an attendance culture in line with the City Council's stated policy on attendance
• Commitment to providing a service that is considerate to all users
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Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre 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
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work closely with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals