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Job Description
* Due to strict customer security clearance requirements, we can only consider applicants that have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more *
Working within the Public Safety business, you will be responsible for defining the policies and standards that guide technology delivery, possessing significant experience in modern, cloud based technology standards and practices.
As Solution Architect, you are accountable for leading a team of architects and providing architectural design and technology roadmaps for complex Policing and National Security applications supporting high volume, mission critical products and services. There will also be opportunities to oversee ongoing architectural needs within our Control Room application suites.
You'll work hand in hand with our Product Managers, Delivery and Technical Leads to influence and define a technology roadmap to meet both our commercial and technology aims.
The core aim of this role is to provide technical assurance to ensure successful deployment of NECSWS Public Safety products into a given client while protecting our commercial position.
To be successful, you need to mediate between people and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, confidently communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Understanding the evolutionary nature of technology delivery in an agile environment is essential. Our stakeholder expectations are high, and you'll facilitate discussions about high risk and complexity even within constrained timescales.
The Solution Architect will work with the project or programme manager and the wider architecture team to:
* Ensure that scope of supply is correctly documented and maintained
* Identify and manage technical project risks
* Ensure non-functional requirements from a customer are agreed and documented
* Ensure impact assessments are practical, well scoped, and utilize existing products wherever possible
* Identify opportunities for selling additional product capability
Qualifications
You will have a good understanding/awareness of:
* C++
* C#
* SQL Server
* Windows platforms
* Domains / AD
* Mitel skills based routing integration
And good practical knowledge of some or all of the following:
* C coding
* SIP protocol
* VOIP – RTP / RTCP including good understanding of latency / jitter handling etc.
You will also have in-depth knowledge of some or all of the following:
* Tetra network behaviours – specifically Motorola Dimetra
* 3GPP network behaviours – currently as it relates to Kodiak MCX but should be standard
* MCX API usage of Softil SDK
* Analogue Radio basestations and associated features – VHF, MF
* Telephone PABX functionality
* Airwave certification processes
* EISEC service
The Solution Architect will manage the relationship with customer technical staff, providing support on technical issues such as firewall settings and infrastructure sizing (mainly cloud-based). They will also support the bid process with technical responses and clarification support, and promote the architectural vision across teams.
Additional Information
We offer an excellent benefits package, including:
* 25 days paid holiday with buy/sell options
* 4x basic salary life assurance (additional options available)
* Flexible benefits to suit your needs
Other Information
* Candidates must demonstrate a right to work and travel within the UK; documentary evidence will be required.
* All offers are subject to vetting and reference checks. A DBS check may also be required depending on the role.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Please share any reasonable adjustments or accessibility needs during recruitment.
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