Senior Technical Architect x36-month contract Outside IR35 Milton Keynes - 3 days onsite work, 2 days remote Active SC Clearance requiredMy client in Central Government is actively looking for 3x Senior Technical Architects to assist in the development of high-level and low-level designs for customers that meet business, technical and security requirements.As the Senior Technical Architect, you will provide technical expertise on designs, documentations, processes and products.Key Responsibilities:Create high and low-level technical designs for government clients, meeting business, technical, and cyber security needs.Offer technical oversight on escalated 4th line issues, mentoring engineers in incident and problem resolution.Work with business analysts and project managers to identify optimal IT solutions and develop robust, scalable, secure system architectures that enhance business performance and efficiency.Implement changes to improve technology performance, availability, scalability, flexibility, and reduce complexity.Review, analyse, and approve project requests, ensuring technology changes meet standards and use best practices.Lead brainstorming sessions to develop solutions for business needs or problems.Identify system enhancements to boost performance and cyber security.Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices to support business growth.Provide clear briefs, presentations, and reports to clients and stakeholders on technical tasks.Maintain a full audit trail for all engagements and decisions.Support the Chief Technology Officer in facilitating discussions and promoting digital capabilities within government organizations.Recommend new technology patterns, standards, and guidance, ensuring alignment with broader government architecture.Essential Skills:Strong ability to explain technical detail to on technical staffExperience as an Enterprise Architect using architectural standards such as TOGAFExperience in creating technical and architectural HLD and LLDSolid experience around servers, operating systems and networks e.g. hybrid cloud, gateways, PKI, Email, VMware platforms (VCD, VSAN and NSX), Cisco and Palo AltoExperience in design and migration of public cloud capabilities in Microsoft 365, including Azure and AWSGood understanding of cyber essentials, NIST IT Security PrinciplesAdditional Requirements:Worked in complex matric organisationsInfrastructure as code, containerisation, microservicesQualified in TOGAF, ITIL, MCSE, VCP or CNNPContract Details:This is an outside IR35 contract.You will need to have an Active SC Clearance to be considered for this position.Apply Now:If you're motivated and possess the qualifications, skills, and experience listed above, we invite you to join the team.