Our client is looking for a Core Service Architect to work on a hybrid working basis in a contract until the end of March 2025 initially with further extensions. This role is Inside IR35 and requires a candidate with active security clearance.

Essential skills, qualifications, and experience
In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have:
* Architecture and development of secure Hardware and Software solutions with successful delivery on complex, large scale programmes utilising emerging technologies where possible.
* Writing technical requirements and producing detailed solution architectures.
* Delivering accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
* Defining scope for product selections against complex requirements, specifically measuring performance, cost, and time.
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of JSP and over-arching HMG policy.
* Hands on design of:
o Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022;
 IDAM, AD, NTFS permissions
 DNS
 DHCP
 Group Policy (Including Security Hardening)
 NTP
 PKI
o Mail
 Microsoft Exchange
o Voice and Video Conferencing
 Skype for Business
 Microsoft Teams
 SIP with TLS federation
o Database Services
 Microsoft SQL Server inc Always On
 PostgreSQL
o SharePoint 2019
o MECM / SCCM
o Desktop Management
 Windows 10/11 Deployment
* At least one of the following professional certifications that have been obtained within the last five years:
o Windows Server certification, MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) / MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) or similar.
* Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC)
* Competency in MS Office Suite.

In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have:
* Public and Private cloud architectures utilising Software Defined Datacentre (SDDC) techniques.
* Virtualisation technologies such as VMware ESXi, vCentre, vSAN and Horizon.
* A firm grasp of management tooling and ITIL.
* Excellent communication skills with diverse and adverse audiences.
* Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
* Ability to identify risks associated with business processes, operations, information security programmes, and technology projects.
* Working within the public sector, preferably Defence
* Automation and Orchestration technologies and principals.
* Delivering in Agile and Waterfall project management environments
* Experience of capturing architectures utilising Archimate architecture modelling language.
* Experience with the Atlassian Toolset - JIRA, Confluence and BitBucket for delivering Agile based projects.





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.

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