DBS Oracle Cloud Infrastructure platform

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Summary of the work DBS Civ Pers CDS is looking for a Technical Architect with expertise in implementing a multi- application platform in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Working with the in-house Solution Architect team the Technical Architect will validate the current platform design and provide recommendations. Experience of IDCS and ODA are an advantage. Specialist role Technical Architect Expected Contract Length 6 months Latest start date Monday 17 April 2023 Who Speclialist Work With The team consists of 2 solutions architects building the current platform and 1 Network and 2 Unix specialists working on the legacy platform but transitioning to cloud operations. What Specialists Work On A platform is being built on Oracle cloud Infrastructure ( OCI) for hosting third party applications and cloud native applications for DBS Civ Pers. The role is to validate the current architecture, design improvements and build the agreed architecture collaboratively with DBS technical staff ensuring knowledge transfer is successful Skills & Experience • Experience of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure • Understand security postures for clouds Work Location DBS Abbewood North, New Road Bristol. DBS Cheadle Hulme, Dairy House Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire DBS Norcross, Norcross lane, Thornton Cleveleys, Blackpool, Lancs Working Arrangments At least 2 days on site for face to face collaborations and remotely using provided MOD laptop Security Clearance Only those holding a current SC can be engaged. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • share knowledge and experience with team members • challenging status quo Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 10% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there currently an incumbent in place? No. This is a new position needed to carry on the work previously completed 2. How many days onsite is required per week? Our current expectation is that staff will be on site at least 20% of their time . This is a minimum and further attendance will be based on the need for team collaboration. 3. What is the day rate? We are expecting a day rate of up to a max of £1000 per day. 4. Can the specialist work the 2 on-site days at their own choice of any of the 3 locations specified? The current tea, is based in Abbeywood and Cheadle Hulme. The latter will close and staff relocate to offices in Thornton Clevely, Blackpool in Sep 23 5. Is there a 3rd Party? DBS has a contract with IBM providing platform support services. 6. Is this inside or outside ir35? This role is expected to be outside IR35. 7. Will the candidate have to attend all 3 sites? Or is there a preferred location? This is as required. The current team is split across Abbeywood, Bristol and Cheadle Hulme (which will close in Sep 23) relocating to Blackpool. Attendance is more likely to be in the southwest site.