[Hiring] Solutions Architect @South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Role Description

In support of the ARP Programme of works, the individual will be required to provide Design and Implementation guidance/assurance/support for the Data Centre Networks, WAN and Trust integrations. The individual will be required to work with Suppliers/ARP team/Trusts on a daily basis to provide and maintain the network delivery for all ARP Technologies:

• WAN/LAN
• Mobile Network Operators
• Enterprise Data Centre Network

The individual will be required to have the full CCIE qualification in order to fulfil this role.

This is a senior technical position that requires specialist skills in 2G/3G/4G/LTE technologies as well as experience of working in agile software development environments.

The purpose of the role is to work with stakeholders to specify, design and select control room solutions that deliver the required utility and warranty required by the end users.

The post holder will be responsible for all technical elements involved in:

• Planning
• Design
• Options appraisal
• Testing
• Delivery of the end product

This will include interfaces to other national and local programmes. The post holder will investigate and inform on latest 2G, 3G and 4G device related technology and be the technical expert providing knowledge on future technical trends.

The post holder will carry out assessments on specific areas of technology including control room and mobile device technologies and associated protocols and will provide clear technical guidance to the associated technical, service and user communities.

Of particular importance is the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with:

• Other service management and technical disciplines
• Suppliers
• Users across the Ambulance Trusts
• The wider NHS

Managing the conflicting demands and tensions of a range of stakeholders is also crucial.

Qualifications

• Full CCIE qualification
• Experience in mission critical Programmes
• Specialist skills in 2G/3G/4G/LTE technologies
• Experience in agile software development environments

Requirements

• Security Clearance required
• Must have been a UK resident for at least 5 years

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance (starting at 27 days)
• Career average NHS pension scheme
• Access to a network of NHS / Emergency Services discounts offered by third party partners
• NHS tax-free initiatives like a salary sacrifice lease car scheme
• Cycle to work and technology scheme tax saving initiatives