Collaboration & Networks Programme - Collaboration Technical Architect

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Summary of the work Digital Programme to deploy new network and SaaS collaboration platform to NHSPS inline with their published business priorities to "Putting a new data and systems architecture in place" from the 2014/15 Stewardship Report Specialist role Technical Architect Expected Contract Length 12 months Latest start date 1st June 2016 Maximum Day Rate £1,350 Who Speclialist Work With Technical Programme Manager Other Project Members as required C-level Customer Team Business Stakeholders Internal IT Team External Suppliers What Specialists Work On The Collaboration Architect’s role is to strategically design and implement migration to the chosen SaaS Collaboration Platform and architectures that support core organizational authentication functions, and assure their high availability. This individual will gain organisational commitment for all solutions & plans, as well as evaluate and select all technologies required to complete those plans. In addition, the Collaboration Architect provides technical leadership across the organisation, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. Skills & Experience • 15 years work experience delivering transformation infrastructure Projects Extensive experience in developing strategic Solutions architecture plans. • Hands-on experience with business requirements gathering/analysis. Proven experience in Solutions and Collaboration platforms design and development. • Proven experience in configuring solutions based on Microsoft Cloud Technologies, Azure & Office 365 • In-depth technical knowledge of on premise architectures & solutions including Exchange 2010, Active Directory, Client Devices • Proven project planning and management experience of delivering IT transformation Projects Nice to Haves • 5 years experience of delivery Projects with Public Sector & 5 years delivering Projects within Telecoms Sector experience. • Hands on configuration of Azure and O365 tenants and components therein. Hands on configuration experience of network switches, routers & firewalls. Work Location Swindon, York, Bristol, Tonbridge, Lincoln, Stockport, London, Portsmouth, Bradford, Taunton, Newcastle, Preston, Birmingham, Cambridge Working Arrangments Swindon base, expectation 2-days a week with facilities to accommodate NHSPS staff and / or its suppliers as required. 3-days a week at any of the above locations and / or supplier sites at the customers discretion based on the needs of the Programme, predominantly London or Taunton. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Able to work on their own and under supervision as required. Able to direct & lead a Team of technical specialists. • ble to effectively communicate with C-Level customers through to workers with low levels of digital technology literacy. • Works in a collaborative & open manner to develop the organizations IT Team. Leaves behind a legacy of learning that enables the IT Team to operate the services. Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. Webinar DetailsDate and time: Thursday, 19th May @ 3pm (45 minutes)Description: Supplier Clarification for DOS Framework Meeting Number: 236 182 437Meeting Password: NHSPS123Event address for attendees - https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M7WA0ZDP531T159HN6NT99YWUM-BYKR&rnd=572370.82031Clarification and Q&A for the following published requirements:Data Governance ArchitectCustomer Contact ConsultantCollaboration & Networks Programme – Desktop & Systems Management ArchitectCollaboration & Networks Programme – Collaboration Technical ArchitectCollaboration & Networks Programme – Identity Lead ArchitectTechnology Programme Manager Webinar DetailsDate and time: Thursday, 19th May @ 3pm (45 minutes)Description: Supplier Clarification for DOS Framework Meeting Number: 236 182 437Meeting Password: NHSPS123Event address for attendees - https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M7WA0ZDP531T159HN6NT99YWUM-BYKR&rnd=572370.82031Clarification and Q&A for the following published requirements:Data Governance ArchitectCustomer Contact ConsultantCollaboration & Networks Programme – Desktop & Systems Management ArchitectCollaboration & Networks Programme – Collaboration Technical ArchitectCollaboration & Networks Programme – Identity Lead ArchitectTechnology Programme Manager