Technical Architect, NEC Software Solutions

• Eligible for SC and NPPV clearance, so you must have lived in the UK for at least 5 consecutive years
• Educated to HND/HNC level or relevant industry experience with a minimum of 2-years proven experience in a comparable role/s
• Proven experience in developing proof of concepts
• An understanding of non-functional requirements and their impact on technical design
• Experience in learning and investigating new technologies
• Proven experience within IT-focused server & client-based environments
• Experienced in requirements capture
• Proven experience in producing technical design documentation
• Proven experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Proven experience administering and working with Microsoft Windows client & server architecture (Windows 10 /11, up to Server 2025), primarily using DELL hardware or similar
• A good understanding of Microsoft Active Directory / domain architecture
• A good understanding and experience of using Microsoft Hyper-V or VmWare
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience using design and documentation tools e.g. MS Visio, also using MS Applications including Excel/Word
• A high standard of written communication
• Experience using MS Business Applications including Excel, Word
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proven experience working to ITIL best practices
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required
• This position requires you to either currently have national security vetting clearance at the Security Check (SC) level or higher, Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3, or the ability to gain Enhanced Security Clearance in addition to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard

Desirable

• As a Technical Architect you will work alongside Solution Architects, professional services & delivery teams to realise proof of concepts, maintain highly functioning technical solutions and processes as well as design & deliver mission critical solutions into live operational service, providing support & consultancy to the engineering delivery teams throughout the project delivery lifecycle
• Work alongside Solution Architects to realise proof of concept solutions
• Perform Product evaluations & report on suitability for live operational use
• Provide technical consultancy to product team relating to non-functional roadmap
• Review & feedback into the solution catalogue
• Complete architecture tasks for major change projects
• Assist the Project manager in project planning (tasks and effort)
• Assist the Project manager in confirming project equipment orders
• Prepare for and complete Engineering milestone reviews
• Produce solution designs to NECSWS standards & format, according to customer requirements
• Presentation of designs and supporting rationale to internal and external audiences
• Maintain and update designs through project change process
• Triage and assign Engineering tasks (Using Azure DevOps work items process)
• Complete the necessary Engineering milestone reviews and artifacts
• Support the project delivery team with technical issues
• Review Workplans for project implementation activities / approve through change process
• Perform customer solution technical migration planning
• Maintain technical documentation as required (e.g. work instruction updates)
• Ensure all project documentation is created, completed and stored appropriately in readiness for support handover
• The role holder would need to accept a car allowance for business travel
• The role can involve extensive customer contact on both a technical and non-technical level requiring a professional and adaptable approach to communication, interaction & service
• The role involves a high level of autonomous working which expects a high standard of personal time and task management
• Continually follow and adhere to NECSWS outlined process & procedures
• Complete all activities within set deadlines and report appropriately any difficulties to achieve delivery milestones
• Present a professional approach and attitude to all work undertaken
• Promote a clean working environment. Adhere to all Health and Safety practices, rules and regulations

• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks
• Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required