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Job Advert: Senior Technical Architect - CTP HQ
Rate: £750/day
Clearance: DV Clearance Required
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Architect to join the National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (NCTPHQ) team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the architecture and design of critical ICT systems, ensuring that they are secure, resilient, and efficient.
Key Responsibilities:- Document "As-Is" and "To-Be" designs for various ICT projects.
- Design solutions and create architecture diagrams and data sets.
- Work closely with other architects to align systems with the strategic vision.
- Identify technical experiments to validate design decisions.
- Ensure dependencies between projects are well documented and accepted.
- Strong knowledge of Government Security Classifications and the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework.
- Experience in TOGAF and ITIL methodologies.
- Expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, VDI, Microsoft SQL, and AzureAD.
- Experience designing network infrastructures (Cisco, TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP).
- Experience working with AWS and Well-Architected Frameworks.
- Proficiency in Linux environments, VMware Virtualisation, and Python or .NET technologies.
- Strong understanding of BPMN and Agile/Waterfall project methodologies.
- TOGAF qualification and ITIL Foundation certification.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects efficiently.
- Full UK Driving License.
- Current DV clearance is essential for this role.
- Flexibility to travel to various sites across the UK as needed.
Pay Rate: £750 per day
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the technology team supporting Counter Terrorism Policing, making a real difference in national security.
To apply, please send your updated CV to or call *
