JOB SUMMARY

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Defence Digital are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technical Architect to join our dynamic team having a responsibility for the design and build of technical architecture.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Communicating between the technical and non-technical
• Data modelling
• Turning business problems into design
• Problem management

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing –
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
• Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Communicating between the technical and non-technical.
• Data modelling.
• Turning business problems into design.
• Problem management.
  The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
  The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

TYPE OF ROLE

Architecture and Data
Digital
Information Technology

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the Programme Technical Manager for providing technical guidance on Programme Delivery to the Programme Director and Programme Delivery Manager.
• Support and manage the technical dependencies of varying complexity and feed these into the wider programme, support managing technical risks and removing any technical blockers.
• Have a good knowledge of project management processes and methodologies.
• Have an understanding of managing and communicating the technical programme requirements to complex stakeholder groups.
• Support the Programme Technical Manager by helping to deliver the vision for the programme.
  For more information on the Technical Architect profession please see the Government Digital and Data Framework;
  Technical Architect

To be successful in this role as a Technical architect you will bring experience of the following;

• Ability to architect within a broader context, collaborate with other professionals, track emerging issues, and understand team contributions to outcomes.
• Proficiency in architecture communication, including effective stakeholder engagement and support in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in community collaboration, team motivation, environment creation, issue resolution.
• Capability in making architectural decisions with managed risk and complexity, addressing risks, and engaging in governance.
• Proficiency in strategy design, aligning strategies with objectives, challenging assumptions, and aiding in implementation