JOB TITLE ICT Infrastructure Architect
POST NUMBER 000743, 000744
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £46,142 – 49,282 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage/Hertford/Remote
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional who is passionate about technology and dedicated to enhancing community services through innovative IT solutions.
• Design and implement new IT systems and applications, ensuring alignment with the enterprise architecture and business requirements.
• Establish and maintain IT standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across the council’s IT infrastructure.
• Lead the diagnostics and resolution of complex IT issues that are escalated from 1st and 2nd line support teams.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Work with third-party experts and internal teams to design and implement solutions.
• Take ownership of enterprise technologies and ensure their optimal performance.
• Stay updated with the latest technology trends and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team.
• Participate in change management processes, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Support the infrastructure team in various capacities, including on-premises and cloud technologies.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
• Proven track record of planning, designing, and implementing IT solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of VMWare (Broadcom), Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage major incidents independently.
• Experience working with project managers and leading projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to drive and occasionally work on-site as required.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude, with a desire to grow and take on new challenges.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Graham Poplett
Job Title ICT Infrastructure Services Manager
Phone Number 01438 242560
Email graham.poplett@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 16th November
Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 24th November
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity
