Job description
Description
Technical Architect - Permanent
Location: Hybrid (UK-Based)
Clearance: SC Eligible
Organisation: Methods Business and Digital Technology
Overview
Methods is looking for an experienced Security Architect with technical and data architecture knowledge to support workstreams within the a customer specific project and other Data/AI projects.
The role requires deep technical expertise, strong architecture governance capability, and experience aligning platforms to Government Digital Services (GDS) standards, information governance policies and enterprise best practice.
Architectural Strategy & Leadership
· Ensure architectural decisions align with enterprise strategy, programme outcomes and wider organisational objectives.
· Produce high-quality architectural artefacts including HLD’s/LLD’s, roadmaps, integration patterns and data models.
· Lead technical design governance, ensuring compliance with GDS, enterprise architecture principles and security standards.
· Provide architectural assurance across delivery teams, vendor and stakeholders.
· Provide security and technical advice and guidance to the project team.
· Ownership and responsibility for developing and articulating the requirements through assurance processes.
· Owning and responsibility for developing a clear security vision and approach.
· Stakeholder management – understanding business needs and requirements.
· Produce an overall security approach, providing Security Assurance and Secure by Design
Platform Design and Integration
· Oversee integration patterns with upstream/downstream systems.
· Collaborate with developers, platform engineers, information governance specialists and cyber teams to deliver robust solutions.
Policy Governance & Best Practice
· Develop, document and enforce policies, standards and operational best practices.
· Ensure alignment with appropriate legislation and governance requirements.
· Establish repeatable patterns, guidelines and architectural controls.
· Support training, coaching and enabling teams to adopt consistent best practice.
Technical Delivery Support
· Provide expert guidance to delivery teams on configuration, architecture constraints and recommended patterns.
· Support troubleshooting, risk identification technical assessments, and proof-of-concept design activities.
· Contribute to spring ceremonies and delivery planning to ensure architecture is embedded across the lifecycle.
Essential Skills & Experience
· Strong experience as a Technical Architect within large public sector or regulated environments.
· Expertise in designing and governing solutions.
· Excellent understanding of information architecture and lifecycle management
· Knowledge of GDS service standards, cloud security principles and secure design patterns.
· Ability to define technical policy, governance frameworks and platform best practice.
· Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including presenting complex architecture concepts clearly.
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment
Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
Wellness – 24⁄7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible Working – including home working and part time
Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Travel– season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)
