Senior Technical Architect

Senior Technical Architect Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Up to £78,000 per annum, plus benefits Security Clearance: SC cleared, active SC or SC eligible Start Date: ASAP The Role You''ll provide technical direction across two product teams: a digital and cyber playbook for councils, which is being rebuilt in-house, and a tech analysis product that collects data from councils about the technology they use. The playbook runs on WordPress and the requirements for re-platforming haven''t been drafted, so you''ll help the team choose the right platform before shaping the architecture. You''ll make sure both products are secure, assured and consistent with government standards, and leave the permanent team with a sound foundation. Key Responsibilities Help draft the technical requirements for re-platforming the playbook, and run an options appraisal of the target platform (for example staying on WordPress or moving), setting out costs, risks and trade-offs. Define and own the architecture for the playbook rebuild, including hosting, content and contribution model, authentication, and integration with services such as GOV.UK where relevant. Set the architecture for how the tech analysis product collects, stores and secures data from local authorities, keeping that data accurate and protected. Run threat modelling and security design, and act as the technical contact for assurance, security review and penetration testing. Make and record ..... full job details .....