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Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect
- 450 p/d Inside IR35
- 6 months
- 1 day per week in Cardiff
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Principal Solutions Architect (Cloud Infrastructure) you will:
- Own the design that ensures that the underpinning multi-cloud infrastructure meets the required reliability, performance and security requirements for the Cloud Transition Programme (CTP) and ongoing service delivery.
- Lead the technical engagement within the CTP and between the CTP, appointed technical suppliers and DHCW teams to enable that work progresses at-pace and resolve any issues as required.
- Develop work packages for suppliers to design and configure cloud infrastructure as required.
- Ensuring services and products are aligned to industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Enable and promote the use of automation and self-service.
- Provide technical leadership to operations, infrastructure, and Fin Ops teams to optimise the performance and costs of IT infrastructure.
- Work on high-profile systems and solutions delivered at the National scale, in line with the organisation's commitment to agile delivery practices and a product-based approach.
- Be the escalation point for any technical programme issues and champion operational management across the community, working closely with other leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Qualifications* Master's degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience). * Cloud certification (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). * TOGAF (TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner). * Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable Qualifications:* Professional Registration: Chartered IT Professional (CITP) * FEDIP Leading Practitioner, or equivalent recognised Advanced Professional qualification. * CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership * ITIL 4 Leader Digital and IT Strategy (ITIL 4 Strategic Leader Module) * Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. * Experience in Agile methodologies and practices. * Knowledge of digital health in the NHS * Understanding of clinical safety and risk management in digital health
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE* Extensive experience in cloud architecture, preferably within large-scale public sector or health-care environments. * Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. * Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps practices. * In-depth knowledge of cloud security, data privacy regulations, and governance frameworks. * Proven experience leading cloud transformation projects, with a track record of successfully designing and deploying cloud-based solutions. * Experience in developing and executing cloud strategies, roadmaps, and frameworks. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
