Technical Architect

2 weeks ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Free-Work UK Full time

Technical Architect

Inside IR35

SC Clearance

6 months

Hybrid work, Southampton client site

  • Experience in technical architecture, operational support, and service delivery for large-scale, mission-critical environments.
  • Deep understanding of LAN infrastructure, configuration management, and change control.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex incidents involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills-able to explain technical concepts to all audiences.
  • Experience with capacity analysis and performance improvement.
  • Familiarity with documentation standards and estate management.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with customers.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Ownership

  • Own the technical delivery model for LAN services, maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and the customer.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison between, driving strategic discussions and complex changes.
  • Work closely with the customer to understand their operational needs and deliver tailored technical solutions.

Availability, Performance and Capacity

  • Bring rigour to management of technical risks to the availability of the service, including performance, capacity, and the configuration and improvement of the tools we use to monitor and manage the service.

Change Management

  • Assess and implement complex change requirements, ensuring minimal impact and maximum improvement.
  • Provide expert guidance at customer Change Advisory Board sessions.

Incident & Problem Management

  • Lead the resolution of complex incidents, coordinating across suppliers, third parties, and internal groups.
  • Support problem management and drive continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

  • Proactively suggest and implement enhancements to infrastructure performance and reliability.
  • Conduct capacity analysis and ensure systems are always ready for future demands.

Documentation & Estate Management

  • Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and manage software/hardware lifecycles.

Customer Engagement

  • Attend service reviews and foster a collaborative, proactive relationship with the customer.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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