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.
Requirements
- 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.
· Stakeholder management – understanding business needs and requirements.
· Produce an overall security approach, providing Security Assurance and Secure by Design
- Platform Design and Integration
- Policy Governance & Best Practice
- Technical Delivery Support
Essential Skills & Experience
· Strong experience as a Technical Architect within large public sector or regulated environments.
· Expertise in designing and governing solutions.
· SAML 2.0 ,OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC) , Kerberos, RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, ReBAC, JWT, Entra, Auth0, Okta
· 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.
Benefits
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)
Top Skills
What We Do
Methods is the leading digital transformation partner for the UK public sector. We care deeply about making our public services better and have been doing this for 28 years.
Methods partners with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around citizens.
Committed to having social impact, we enjoy an enviable track record of delivering real savings and benefits. We do this by helping you move from vertically integrated legacy infrastructure to a platform business model – allowing you to keep infrastructure costs low and focus on doing what you do best i.e. delivering front-end services.
With Methods, you access a range of specialist skills and industry expertise to transform your organisation for the digital age, break free of expensive suppliers, and take control of your customer relationships and operating model.
Further information on Methods Group can be found at www.methods.co.uk.
