Lead Technical Architect

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in and support proof of concept (POC) initiatives to explore and validate new ideas and technologies.
2. Lead the technical vision and execution of complex IT solutions, ensuring they align with our business goals and technological roadmap.
3. Evaluate, recommend, and introduce new technologies to optimise the IT infrastructure.
4. Identify implied technical requirements from user-centric work and stories.
5. Help supplier(s) in translating business requirements into clear and concise technical specifications.
6. Identify common needs and gaps proactively, influencing technology roadmaps and necessary components.
7. Foster a mindset of continual improvement by seeking out and implementing best practices and innovative solutions.

Experience Required:

1. Extensive knowledge of working with different suppliers, both in creating parts of solutions and in checking the work of others to ensure consistent designs that support a complete service.
2. Proven ability to lead teams and departments in the design, implementation, administration, and support of infrastructure solutions and services.
3. Expertise in managing and securing user identities, including the use of Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) and configuring and managing Azure AD.
4. Proficient in using the Microsoft portals for managing Microsoft 365 services, including user accounts, licenses, and service settings.
5. Expertise in using Intune for device management including deployment, monitoring, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and security.
6. Proficient in use of Microsoft Defender for endpoint security, threat detection, and response.
7. Strong understanding of security principles and practices, including risk assessment, threat modelling, vulnerability management, and incident response.
8. Experience in implementing security measures to protect data, applications, and infrastructure from cyberthreats.
9. Experience in supporting large-scale deployments of Windows devices in a multi supplier environment.
10. Proficient in both designing and operating virtual device platforms, at enterprise scale.
11. Expertise in managing migrations of varying scales, from end-user computing to hosting platforms, involving different operating systems.
12. Expertise in using PowerShell for automating tasks, managing configurations, and deploying applications.

Benefits:

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