IT System Support Architect

Working closely with senior leaders and delivery teams, you will set the architectural direction across all DDAT domains. You will ensure technology solutions are secure, resilient, scalable and future-ready, providing expert assurance and guidance on major programmes and complex technical decisions. You will act as a bridge between strategy and delivery - translating organisational vision into coherent and measurable enterprise architectures that support transformation and innovation.,

• Defining and maintaining enterprise architecture strategies, standards and governance
• Providing expert architectural advice to senior leaders and technical teams
• Developing technology roadmaps and assessing emerging technologies
• Overseeing architecture and solution design for major programmes
• Shaping enterprise data and integration architecture to support interoperable, data-driven services
• Maintaining clear architectural documentation and driving continuous improvement
• Managing architecture development budgets and supporting programmes up to £1m
  
  You will be a key individual in managing the technical estate, and work with leaders accross the organisation to maximise opportunities in modernisation, rationalisation and customer led digital products., You will bring significant experience of operating in complex, multi-system environments and have a strong background in enterprise architecture and technical assurance., A degree-level (Level 6) qualification in a cyber security or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent senior professional experience
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and governance (e.g. TOGAF)
• Experience leading or assuring large-scale, enterprise-wide technology solutions
• Knowledge of national standards such as the Technology Code of Practice and GDS Service Standards
• Experience with modern digital platforms, cloud technologies, integration patterns and automation
  
  Our Technology service underpins the delivery of modern, secure and efficient services for communities, partners and stakeholders. You will be part of a forward-thinking digital function with real influence over how services are designed and delivered at scale.
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26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) -Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme -Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees) To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here. Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council's latest job opportunities. Facebook: NCC Jobs Group LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs