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Adopting the Scottish Government Cloud First strategy, Social Security platforms are primarily hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Cloud Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for ownership, design and implementation of Infrastructure/platforms on AWS or other cloud platforms. This role will be part of the Cloud Architect team. The post holder will work closely with other technical specialists in supporting new platforms as they are deployed.
The post holder will ensure appropriate designs are fully scalable, resilient and cost optimised while ensuring a stable service delivery for internal customers and citizens. The Cloud Infrastructure Architect will undertake continuous improvement activities to optimise cost and performance. This role presents a unique opportunity to work as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect. The successful applicant, will get in early on this high profile public sector endeavour and will be key in shaping the ‘greenfield’ solution for the new platform and in future extensions/enhancements to its systems.
Social Security Scotland, an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, is undertaking the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution. With a lifetime budget of over £300m, Social Security Scotland is delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come.
We aim to develop within Social Security Scotland, a positive and inclusive culture, which supports our people to flourish, by embedding a working environment where we all treat each other with dignity and respect, and recognise each other’s contributions.
Main Responsibilities
• Design effective cloud first solutions and networks that support cutting-edge service design.
• Demonstrate your ability to influence and work collaboratively across a broad matrix of specialists and experts.
• Articulately present designs and solutions at the highest level and in a compelling manner.
• Work closely with security colleagues to define highly available, resilient, scalable and fault tolerant end-to-end solution architecture.
• Work with a diverse supplier landscape to select and maximise the value of cutting-edge technology, as well as the latest policies and principles.
• Network and collaborate externally with likeminded professionals as a representative of the organisation.
• Utilise public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to host and enable line of business applications and services.
Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each.
Essential Experience
• A strong understanding of cloud platform services (ideally AWS) including cloud management, data infrastructure and platform architecture.
• Experience working under security-related frameworks and best practice.
• Demonstrable design knowledge should include (but not limited to) cloud enabled security capabilities in some of the following areas: Identity and Access, Privileged Access Management, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Monitoring, Audit and Response, DevOps Orchestration Security Controls.
Technical skills
This role is aligned to Lead Infrastructure Engineer within the Digital, Data and Technology Profession.
We will assess you against the following technical skills during the selection process:
• IT infrastructure - Level: Expert
• Technical understanding - Level: Expert
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution - Level: Expert
• Coding and scripting - Level: Working
• Information security - Level: Practitioner
• Modern development standards - Level: Expert
• Problem management - Level: Working
• Systems design - Level: Practitioner
Please note that only the first 3 technical skills listed will be tested at application stage: IT infrastructure; Technical understanding; and Troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Behaviours
• Leadership – Level 4
• Working together – Level 4
Working pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options, depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location, which will be either Glasgow or Dundee. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
hackajob is partnering with Social Security Scotland to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.