enterprise architect Northampton, England
Job description
About The Job
Interview Date: 27 & 28 July 2023
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing solutions to the University’s technical architecture. They will ensure that a cohesive technical approach is developed and implemented to support effective overall technology estate. They will provide technical guidance to the Technology Operations teams and act as the lead technical authority for the university’s infrastructure services. They will liaise with service leads, business stakeholders, project managers and business partners to determine technology needs of all systems, and ensure that an overarching architecture is in place to meet these needs.
The Technical Solutions Architect will be a key adviser on the strategic direction for technology architecture and develop solutions that ensure a cohesive overall approach is in place to underpin the University’s future vision.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
About You
To be successful you will need experience of undertaking analytical comparisons of IT products against specified criteria to determine the best solution to the business need. This should include experience of performing a proof of concept or prototyping exercise to demonstrate or evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of applying a particular technology, product or toolset. Demonstrable in-depth experience of at least 4 of the listed system architect technologies is key given the breadth of technologies within the University;
- Cloud/Hybrid Architecture and Integration
- Microsoft Azure and/or AWS
- Active Directory
- Windows Server
- Hypervisors (VMWare, Nutanix or Hyper-V)
- Server and Storage Hardware
- Exchange Online
- Office 365
- Software / Systems Management Solutions
You will need knowledge or experience of ITIL service design/transition processes and experience of applying architectural design within an ITIL framework. You should have proven knowledge of the IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc.) and the IT applications and service processes used within the University.
Qualifications
Essential
- Certified to at least a Microsoft Associate level or equivalent
Desirable
- TOGAF 9 or above/equivalent
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- ITIL Foundation Certified
- ITIL Service Design or equivalent
About Us
Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.
We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.
We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.
Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.
Right To Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Equality
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.
This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.
Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.
Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change
To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/
