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Information Commissioner's Office
Information Commissioner's Office
201 – 500 Employees
ComplianceGovernmentLegal
The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent regulator for information rights, working in the public interest to promote transparency in public bodies and protect people's privacy. Its work covers data protection, freedom of information, electronic communications privacy and environmental information. The ICO supports individuals and organisations with practical guidance, considers eligible complaints and takes enforcement action when information rights law is breached.
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Lead Solution Architect (Azure) – Manchester Hybrid

Lead the design of scalable Azure solutions for the Information Commissioner’s Office, shaping Enterprise Architecture roadmaps, standards, and user-focused digital services.

GBUnited Kingdom
£57,815 – £65,021 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredSolutions Engineer
AzureCloudMicroservices

Description

  • Design and implement comprehensive solutions aligned with strategic objectives and Enterprise Architecture principles
  • Provide technical direction across the solution lifecycle, from requirements validation and technology assessment through design and benefits tracking
  • Work with stakeholders and product managers to align solution decisions with Enterprise Architecture strategy
  • Help develop an Enterprise Architecture roadmap for future solution requirements
  • Maintain consistency across solution designs throughout the ICO
  • Identify and integrate technologies that support resilient, adaptable solutions
  • Monitor industry and technology developments through horizon scanning
  • Develop and deliver the ICO’s Solution Architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps
  • Lead the design of scalable, efficient solutions and explain key design decisions
  • Create reusable architecture and solution building blocks
  • Oversee the design, development, and evolution of services of varying size and complexity
  • Advise technical specialists on projects and services requiring broad architectural expertise
  • Define user-centered systems within an agile delivery environment
  • Find opportunities to support digital transformation
  • Communicate architecture direction to technical and non-technical audiences while working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Contribute to architecture communities of practice and share effective tools, techniques, and standards
  • Support a diverse and inclusive architecture culture
  • Develop standards and guidance with fellow architects and colleagues
  • Engage stakeholders up to Director level to understand needs and align them with the Enterprise Architecture vision
  • Lead cloud solution implementation using Azure services such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and security
  • Contribute to Azure solution development and implementation standards
  • Promote Azure architectures and established best practices

Requirements

  • Bring substantial relevant experience gained through academic qualifications, vocational training, professional experience, or a combination of these
  • Demonstrated experience developing cloud-first architectures
  • Experience designing solutions that capitalize on cloud architecture capabilities
  • Experience collaborating with technical teams to deliver user-centered services in an agile environment
  • Experience working with stakeholders at all levels to make technology decisions using suitable languages, frameworks, and tools
  • Experience applying Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman
  • Proven ability to design and document end-to-end solutions covering data and infrastructure
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, microservices, APIs, and enterprise software
  • Strong analytical ability to diagnose problems, assess risk, and develop practical solutions
  • Skilled in producing solution architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and related documentation
  • Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity, solve problems creatively, and develop innovative approaches
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining solution architecture and presenting complex insights to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills grounded in an ethical approach
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of how solution architecture contributes to business value
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required

Benefits

  • Structured pay progression scheme
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days of paid holiday annually, in addition to privilege and public holidays
  • Flexi leave providing up to 24 extra days of leave per year
  • Pension with an employer contribution of approximately 28.9%
  • Online discounts across supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers, and more
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Strong opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
  • Disability Confident Scheme guaranteed interview for candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria
  • Guaranteed interview for candidates from an ethnic minority background who meet the minimum criteria

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