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The contractor is expected to deliver architecture artefacts and governance outputs ensuring solutions meet business outcomes, comply with regulatory and cyber requirements, and align with established HPC architectural principles.\nOperating Environment\nThe contractor will work within the HPC Digital & IT function, specifically the Architecture team, collaborating with Delivery, Service & Digital Operations, and Data Governance. The environment is complex, regulated, and governed, requiring adherence to strict design and security controls.\nScope of Services\nThe contractor will deliver the following activities:\nProduce high-level and low-level designs, roadmaps, patterns, and environment strategies.\nSupport solution assurance and translate requirements into scalable design components.\nArchitectures across Azure, M365/Entra ID, HCI, PLM, EDRMS, EUC, and enterprise systems.\nPrepare and review design documentation and supplier deliverables.\nParticipate in architecture governance forums including the ARB.\nEnsure compliance with cyber and regulatory standards.\nCollaborate with partners and internal IT stakeholders.\nSupport evaluation of emerging technologies.\nRequired Competencies & Experience\n3-5+ years in architecture, engineering, or technical design roles.\nKnowledge of Azure cloud, networking, security, integration, and DevOps pipelines.\nExperience with MuleSoft, Databricks, SQL, and enterprise platforms.\nUnderstanding of CASB, firewalls, proxies, load balancing.\nAbility to produce high-quality architecture artefacts.\nStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.\nAzure Expert certification (mandatory). TOGAF/ITIL desirable.\nExpected Outputs & Deliverables\nHigh-Level and Low-Level Designs.\nArchitecture assessment reports.\nIntegration diagrams and environment strategies.\nSupplier deliverable reviews.\nGovernance documentation and ARB submissions.\nTechnical risk logs and compliance evidence.\nInputs to roadmaps and architecture patterns.\nApplication Information:\nIf this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.\nGood Luck!\nThis vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.\nSince 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. 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