Senior Solutions Architect
Posted 5 days ago by Leicestershire Police
EMSOU is one of the largest collaborative policing units in the country, delivering specialist capabilities on behalf of the five East Midlands police forces. At EMSOU, we aim to modernise the way we think about data and technology, improving both our service to the public and our ability to tackle serious and organised crime.
As a Senior Solutions Architect at EMSOU you will oversee the design, build, and operation of scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions on several platforms. You will have experience of cloud fundamentals including deployment methods, security of cloud solutions, cost management, and use these to improve the infrastructures deployed and managed for EMSOU workloads. You will be responsible for a growing team of technical experts and work closely with colleagues across the five East Midlands forces to deliver solutions fundamental to achieving the ambitions of the National Policing Digital Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Work to design and develop digital solutions based on what the business requires, working with solutions architects and project resources to implement the technology to enable the business transformation.
- Engage with the business to engender an environment where people recognise and exploit business opportunities to ensure more efficient and effective performance and exploitation of IT services used by EMSOU, regional forces, and partners.
- Design, monitor and deliver an IT work programme that will support the strategic digital direction of the organisation.
- Assist and advise users and criminal justice partners with the modification of business processes to maximise the potential benefits of new and existing systems taking into account current business and Digital Data and Technology strategy.
The must haves
- Qualified to a degree level in a Computer Science, Information Technology or other technology related subject. Or equivalent qualifications and experience, such as MBCS or significant IT experience.
- Knowledge of cloud architecture, preferably AWS, Azure or other major cloud service providers.
- Experience of strategizing, conceptualising and identifying solutions on IT infrastructure, including physical systems, virtual systems and cloud platforms (such as Azure and AWS).
- Experience of supervising teams in implementing systems and services that conform to the requirements of internal and external security standards (e.g. relevant British and ISO standards, Cyber Essentials, etc).
What’s in it for you?
At Leicestershire Police, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more.
- £68,901 - Fixed Salary
For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.
The force is undertaking Hays Job Evaluation scheme; therefore the advertised grade may be subject to change.
Please note that as part of MV/SC vetting requirements, you must have 5 years continuous UK residency.
What’s next
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- Vacancy closes on 29th July 2024 at 23:55.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- As soon as poss
- Contract Length:
- Permanent
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- Job Reference:
- 7513
- Job ID:
- 221905466
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