Architect - Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) - Hybrid

Overview

Employer: Experis

Location: Staffordshire, ST18 1TD

Pay: £60,000.00 to £65,000.00 per year, Excellent Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 03/03/2026

About this job

DDaT

• Staffordshire Hybrid NPPV3 Vetting Required
• Role context: Government client seeking an IT Architect with capability across Networks, Microsoft technologies, Applications, Software and Infrastructure.

You'll join a high-performing Architecture function driving major transformation projects and shaping future enterprise solutions. This role involves a blend of solution design, architectural governance, technical leadership, and creative problem solving.

• Ideal for someone who enjoys influencing strategy while still being hands-on.

Vetting Requirements: NPPV Level 3 and Management Vetting are mandatory before starting. Vetting will begin immediately upon acceptance of an offer.

Who We're Looking For

While proven architectural experience (HLD/LLD/TDA) is preferred, the client is open to strong mid level candidates ready to progress into broader architectural responsibilities. You must demonstrate experience contributing to architecture teams and designing "fit for purpose" solutions.

As part of the interview, you will be asked to deliver a short presentation showcasing your architectural approach, processes, and outputs.

Key Technical Skills

• Experience across several of the following: Networking & Network Security (Cisco, HP); Firewalls, Gateways, Threat & Vulnerability Management; Mobile, Remote & GIS-based solutions; Software Development, Integration & Databases; Microsoft Security, Entra ID, Azure AD, Azure, MFA; O365 / M365 / D365; Virtualisation & Enterprise Applications.
• Certifications such as ITIL, TOGAF, Microsoft, Cisco or VMware are desirable but not essential.

What You'll Be Doing

• As part of the Architecture Team, contribute creative thinking and technical leadership across solution designs.
• Own detailed software and infrastructure design within enterprise solutions.
• Provide SME input into impact assessments and high level costing.
• Maintain documentation describing current and future application and system landscapes.
• Assess how new legislation impacts technology standards.
• Ensure architectural coherence, reuse, integration and alignment across programmes.
• Support delivery teams to implement the right components in the right way.
• Present architecture outputs to both technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Define and govern infrastructure standards and capabilities across the organisation.
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