Senior Technical Architect – File & Data

Location: National*

Closing Date: Sunday 17th November

Interviews: w/c 25th November

Grade: 7

(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Salary: London: £58,847- £78,225 (which may include an allowance of up to £19,378). National: £54,358- £73,450 (which may include an allowance of up to £19,092).

Working pattern: Full time, part time, flexible working.

Vacancy number: 91895

*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Senior Technical Architect - Data here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative End User Compute Services team.

This role aligns against Senior Technical Architect from the Government Digital and Data Framework.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in modernising how unstructured file data services are provided to our end users and keeping the departmental data secure.

These are exciting times at Justice Digital. We have a clear vision - to develop a digitally enabled justice system that works simply for its users - and we’re looking for enthusiastic, talented people to help us achieve it.

We’re making things better by building adaptable, effective services and making systems that are simple to use for staff and citizens. It can be challenging but it’s also important and rewarding.

As well as doing interesting work, we’re creating an environment that’s great to work in. We provide the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and offer brilliant training opportunities alongside support from expert colleagues. On top of that, you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a place where your opinion is valued.

Within the End User Compute Services team, our mission is to deliver modern workplace technology solutions to all staff within the Ministry of Justice by modernising and simplifying the legacy technical debt, improving our user experience and security posture with continuous improvement and above all, delivering a quality service.

To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Architecture

• Lead the design and architecture of file and data services within end user compute, ensuring alignment with the Justice Digital and wider MoJ goals and strategies.
• Develop technical specifications and standards for the existing on premises file shares and work collaboratively with business stakeholders to build out future state modern services in SharePoint Online.

Technical Leadership

• Provide expert guidance and direction to the multi-disciplinary product teams responsible for the File and Data management, promoting best practices and ensuring successful delivery of projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as a subject matter expert across the on premises storage platforms from vendors like Dell and NetApp as well as modern, cloud native services such as SharePoint Online, staying up to date with the latest advancements and contributing to the roadmap for their strategic implementation.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with Technical Architects within EUCS but also throughout Technology Services and across the MOJ to ensure seamless integration of File and Data capabilities aligned to business needs..
• Engage with our Demand, Business Relationship Managers and Solutions Architects to understand the requirements of the different agencies within MOJ and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and alignment.

Technical Documentation

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the relevant File and Data components including architecture diagrams and design documentation.

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

Person Specification

Essential

• Technical Expertise – Extensive experience in technical architecture, including designing scalable and secure systems. Proficiency in on premises and cloud native file services and data architecture. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and best practices.
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to align technical decisions with organisational goals. Forward-thinking, anticipating future challenges and opportunities. Pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Data Security and Compliance – In-depth knowledge of data security best practices, access control and compliance requirements required in a Government organisation handling data classified as OFFICIAL. Experience in preserving organisational data structure and policies during a migration project.
• Leadership and Collaboration – Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide technical and non-technical teams. Outstanding communication skills, including the capacity to translate complex technical challenges into non-technical solutions for stakeholders at all levels ensuring their understanding and buy-in.
• Adaptability and Resilience - Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities. Resilience in the face of challenges, maintaining focus on outcomes. Willingness to learn and stay updated on emerging technologies.

Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

Benefits

• 37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.
• A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms 
• Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow
• Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (Contribution Rates)
• 25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the Kings’ birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.
• Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!
• Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app. 
• Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location)
• Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.
• 5 days volunteering paid leave.
• Free membership to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
• Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a CV and Personal Statement which describes how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.

In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:

• Communicating & Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Changing and Improving

A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above. 

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.

Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application.

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

Terms & Conditions

Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.