Enterprise Architect, Risley

Job Description for Enterprise Architect: There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At UKNNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at UKNNL, anything is possible. The role of the Enterprise Architect is to work with business and IT stakeholders, proactively develop and enable relevant strategies and architecture so that appropriate technology solutions can be developed & delivered reducing the overall risk. EA helps to shape the various business/IT discussions and needs towards the formal projects' initiation, which will be aligned with the IT Strategy. The role is responsible for defining/ improving/ enabling EA standards, principles, governance and documenting various artifacts required for architecture definition and business initiatives enablement. It is a unique greenfield opportunity to shape and influence a new strategy, learn and grow professionally, enabling UKNNL to pursue its modernisation agenda. Main Responsibilities for Enterprise Architect: Advisor for creation of digital strategies for the organisation which shall align with the business strategy and needs. Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture discipline in various domains such as business, application, technology, and data. Analyse industry, technology, and market trends to determine their potential impacts on the enterprise and existing IT landscape within UKNNL. Influence new initiatives accordingly. Design/update appropriate architecture (high level) which underpin business strategy as well as tactical requirements, so that technology solutions can be enabled. Analyse the current business and IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. As per demand, develop and maintain enterprise architecture, baseline and target architecture, various roadmaps for upgrading and replacing technology assets. Maintain the governing principles to guide solution decision making for the enterprise. Work closely with Cyber Security and Information Assurance to advise and ensure UKNNL's security position, obligations and risks are understood and designed into technical solutions. Work with other architects and colleagues to oversee technical assurance through the appropriate architecture governance forums. Escalate when required. Review and ensure the technology solutions designed/being delivered are in accordance with business SLA's and IT OLA's, aligning with UKNNL standards. Knowledge share, coach, and mentor other colleagues as required. Coordinate, and enforce policies, and procedures. Escalate when required. Work collaboratively with relevant business and IT stakeholders to drive the strategic and tactical discussions towards unified architecture. Help to develop work packages as per business needs including funding requests, which shall enable creation of relevant projects. Maintain technology roadmaps and suggest ideas to reduce costs in IT and business. Essential Criteria for Enterprise Architect: Breadth of knowledge across information technology and architectural domains, including Business, Technology, Application, Data, and Security. Track record in the design and development of enterprise-grade solutions for traditional on-premise and modern cloud or hybrid environments. Demonstrable experience of a similar position or working within established enterprise architecture practice. Developed target state architecture and roadmaps, adopting appropriate standards and governance. Worked with vendors to shape technology solution proposals based on business challenges, and guided delivery through architecture governance. Good understanding of enterprise architecture discipline. Certification (or working towards) in industry standards, like Enterprise and Solutions Architecture, TOGAF, and Cloud Architecture Technical Certifications etc. Strong communication skills, ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency). Desirable Criteria for Enterprise Architect: Be familiar with current and future digital trends and be able to demonstrate successful application to solve real-world business problems, aligned with IT Strategy. Demonstrable experience in IT discipline (such as an architecture role, senior business analysis, application development, or infrastructure engineering etc.). Have developed business-aligned technology architecture strategies, and solutions as per business requirements within limitations of the organisation's IT capabilities. Excellent planning, analytical and collaborative interpersonal skills. Knowledge and experience to recommend, adopt, customise, and apply industry standards and frameworks for enterprise architecture, business change and transformation. Experience of working in accredited / regulated environments and required documentation, with knowledge of balancing business benefit with technology risk. Degree in IT or engineering related subjects with relevant technology certification / accreditations. UKNNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired. We also offer a range of employee benefits: Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage. UKNNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, UKNNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), UKNNL will still contribute 10%. Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays. Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK. Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions. Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes. Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges. Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly. Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury. Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance. Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply). About The Company UKNNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole. This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion UKNNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where UKNNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures, providing reasonable adjustments as appropriate. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging and the ability to access to the workplace in a way which works for you.

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