Senior Infrastructure Architect (Integrations)
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic architecture team supporting Hampshire & Thames Valley Police. This senior role will focus on providing architecture support for the forces key line of business applications focussing on the integrations to both on premise and cloud based services. The role will include exposure to many innovative technologies including, Private Cloud, Public Cloud (SaaS, PaaS & IaaS), Office 365 & Windows
The Role
- Responsible as a subject matter expert and technical design authority for the force records management system; a single, unified, operational policing system that manages information in relation to the core policing entities – people, locations, vehicles, organisations, incidents and property/evidence.
- Responsible for developing solutions across infrastructure, networks and application environments.
- Define and exploit new and existing force technologies.
- Support the research, evaluation, selection and impact assessment of change and new technologies.
- Proven communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships, with stakeholders internally and externally.
- Must have capability to travel regularly to different locations across the South East regional Forces.
Essential Skills Required
- Enterprise level architecture design experience
- Experience working in a cross-functional programme team, providing design guidance, leadership and impact assessment as part of a rolling change programme.
- Knowledge and experience of integration and secure communication between multiple infrastructure systems. e.g. on-premises to other on-premises systems and on-premises to public cloud.
- Proven ability to quickly learn and become a design authority in new technologies.
- Broad technical expertise & understanding of complex technologies & design.
- At least 10 years’ experience working within large scale solution design, including:
- Public cloud platform design and integration (Azure/AWS)
- Compute, networking, storage & virtualisation (VMware)
- Microsoft technology Stack including AD, authentication, Windows Server 2012/2016, Windows 8/10.)
- Security by design concepts and Government Security Classification scheme
- Proven experience of producing high quality design documentation
- Experience of operating within a secure environment and awareness of the Government Security Classification Scheme
- Excellent communication skills, with customers and internal stakeholder, and ability to present ideas and technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong leadership and problem solving skills, working with and influencing external vendors, deployment partners, business partners and internal ICT teams.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to RecruitmentStaffICT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 15501.
If you have not held residency in the UK for at least 12 months within the last 3 years, we will not be able to process an application from you.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 – Option 1 (internal 301 6500) quoting the job reference number.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 21st April 2019.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.