CCT954 - Military Messaging Solution Architect

Tender description

Summary of the work Development of solution architecture of system Service Roadmap Service Description document Logical Service Design Document Review of OEM offerings to provide solution, and assure said designs as fit for purpose Specialist role Technical Architect Expected Contract Length 6 months - Contract end date: 15 Sept 2021, extension option 2/3 months Latest start date Monday 15 March 2021 Who Speclialist Work With Primarily the Military Messaging Team, incl PM, RM, TM, etc. Existing HGM team. Potentially external OEMs as it oertains to CQs around bid solutions. What Specialists Work On Solutions Architecture and Assurance of solutions prompted by external OEMs design of a Military Messaging Solution Skills & Experience • Must have previous experience of System interfaces - 20% • Must have previous experience of working with Messaging Systems, protocols and standards - 20% • Proven organisational skills - 10% • Strong analytical skills - 5% • Excellent communication skills - 5% • Must have previous experience of Global Interactivity/Boundary Protection - 10% • Must have knowledge of the MOD Approvals Processes - 15% • Must have previous experience of technical documents - RMAD, ITT, SOR - 15% Work Location Defence Digital, Building 405, Spur C2, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR Working Arrangments Flexible, WFH available where required (subject to laptop availability). Several segments will be at Secret and Above Secret and thus on site working will be required. C19 restrictions exempted if required. General business hours. Security Clearance DV must be in place prior to starting work. Candidate must be UK Sole National. Additional T&Cs T&S will be paid based on receipted actuals and in compliance with MoD Policy, no other expenses are permitted. Suppliers must use the Authorities Purchase to Payment Tool called CP&F or be prepared to sign up to the tool. The role is outside IR35. The Cyber Risk Profile has been identified as Moderate reference RAR-E4WP43ZE. More detail will be provided at the tender stage, for suppliers that pass the shortlisting stage. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Works to system Interface methodology • Have experience in working within a team that covers multiple organisations • Be customer orientated • Shares knowledge, experience and expertise with other team members • Communicates clearly • HAve strong stakeholdermanagement skills • Be transparent and collaborative Assessment Method Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 45% Cultural fit 15% Price 40% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there a current incumbent? This is a new post so there is no current incumbent 2. Is there a current incumbent? See response to question 1 3. Will this sit outside of IR35? IR35 does not apply to this requirement. 4. What is the maximum day rate for this requirement? The maximum day rate is £1000 5. Is there a current incumbent? See response to question 1. 6. What budget do you have set aside for this role? The Auhtority has a financially approved budget for this role 7. Is there a current incumbent? See response to question 1 8. Is there a current incumbent See response to question 1