Senior Technical Architect File & Data - MoJ - G7

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.

Person specification

Please refer to Job Description

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £56,532, Ministry of Justice contributes £16,377 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

Things you need to know

Selection process details

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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact recruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).