PPPT - Commodity Cloud Oracle Specialist

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Summary of the work A Commodity Cloud Oracle specialist is required to lead the design and strategy of a critical migration project. Specialist role Technical Architect Expected Contract Length 6 months with option to extend Latest start date Monday 22 October 2018 Maximum Day Rate £900 Who Speclialist Work With • Working within PPPT reporting to the Programme’s Lead Architect on design. • Will need to engage with members of the Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) Architecture Team, the existing Police Live Services team and with the programme’s Delivery Partners as necessary. • To deliver some of the design work, external stakeholder engagement should be expected. What Specialists Work On The specialist will define the tactical and strategic direction of a critical migration and transformation project. Skills & Experience • Demonstrable experience in technically leading strategic and tactical projects and/or programmes within the past 2 years • Demonstrable expert knowledge implementing Oracle Databases and Middleware in Commodity Cloud. • Demonstrable experience in architecting Commodity Cloud IaaS and/or PaaS solutions from the ground up within the past 2 years • Demonstrable expert knowledge of Linux, specifically Redhat within the past 2 years • Demonstrable expert knowledge of the following database technologies. Oracle, SQL & Aurora, within the past 2 years • Demonstrable expert knowledge of Oracle Service Bus • Demonstrable expert knowledge of Oracle WebLogic Nice to Haves • Demonstrable experiences working with encryption or data and network traffic • Knowledge of any scripting languages • Knowledge of Police IT Systems Work Location • Primary location: Hendon Datacentre • Other London sites.Coydon/2MS Working Arrangments Some remote working is acceptable, supported by a HO laptop to enable collaboration and sensitive material to be exchanged. Some meetings can be by conference call, but significant design meetings are expected to be face-to-face at a HO location or partner visit. Existing Subject Matter Experts located in Croydon or Hendon will provide most of the information on the architectures and requirements. Security Clearance SC or ability to be SC cleared No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Seek constructive outcomes in discussions • Actively involve colleagues and partners to deliver an outcome • Challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress • Make recommendations for decisions and options • Personal management of time within a team to best deliver the scope of work Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 10% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there a current incumbent? There is no incumbent. 2. Is this role inside or outside of IR35? The role is considered to be outside IR35, however the IR35 status will be re assessed at the point of contract award