Dundee, Glasgow
Job Summary
Adopting the Scottish Government Cloud First strategy, Social Security platforms are primarily hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Cloud Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for ownership, design and implementation of Infrastructure/platforms on AWS or other cloud platforms. This role will be part of the Cloud Architect team. The post holder will work closely with other technical specialists in supporting new platforms as they are deployed.
The post holder will ensure appropriate designs are fully scalable, resilient and cost optimised while ensuring a stable service delivery for internal customers and citizens. The Cloud Infrastructure Architect will undertake continuous improvement activities to optimise cost and performance. This role presents a unique opportunity to work as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect. The successful applicant, will get in early on this high profile public sector endeavour and will be key in shaping the ‘greenfield’ solution for the new platform and in future extensions/enhancements to its systems.
DDaT Pay Supplement
This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession and as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a £5,000 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3 months competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded.
Job Description
* Design effective cloud first solutions and networks that support cutting-edge service design.
* Demonstrate your ability to influence and work collaboratively across a broad matrix of specialists and experts.
* Articulately present designs and solutions at the highest level and in a compelling manner.
* Work closely with security colleagues to define highly available, resilient, scalable and fault tolerant end-to-end solution architecture.
* Work with a diverse supplier landscape to select and maximise the value of cutting-edge technology, as well as the latest policies and principles.
* Network and collaborate externally with likeminded professionals as a representative of the organisation.
* Utilise public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to host and enable line of business applications and services.
* Design effective cloud first solutions and networks that support cutting-edge service design.
* Demonstrate your ability to influence and work collaboratively across a broad matrix of specialists and experts.
* Articulately present designs and solutions at the highest level and in a compelling manner.
* Work closely with security colleagues to define highly available, resilient, scalable and fault tolerant end-to-end solution architecture.
* Work with a diverse supplier landscape to select and maximise the value of cutting-edge technology, as well as the latest policies and principles.
* Network and collaborate externally with likeminded professionals as a representative of the organisation.
* Utilise public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to host and enable line of business applications and services.
Person specification
Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements
Essential Experience
* A strong understanding of cloud platform services (ideally AWS) including cloud management, data infrastructure and platform architecture.
* Experience working under security-related frameworks and best practice.
* Demonstrable design knowledge should include (but not limited to) cloud enabled security capabilities in some of the following areas: Identity and Access, Privileged Access Management, CI/CD Pipeline Security, Monitoring, Audit and Response, DevOps Orchestration Security Controls.
Behaviours
* Leadership – Level 4
* Working together – Level 4
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Technical Skills
This role is aligned to Lead Infrastructure Engineer within the Digital, Data and Technology Profession. These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will be not be assessed at application stage. Please review the following to understand the skill expectations - Infrastructure engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
How To Apply
To apply, you must provide a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words). Your CV and Supporting Statement should clearly demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Behaviours required for the role as outlined in the Success Profiles above. Be sure to provide specific examples of work that you’ve done that showcase your relevant experience.
In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the CV and Supporting Statement based on the first Experience criteria. Candidates who successfully pass this initial sift will have their applications fully assessed.
Candidates who are successful at sift stage will be invited to attend an Interview and Technical Assessment. The interview will further assess the Experience and Behaviours listed in the job advert and the Technical Assessment will evaluate the Technical Skills relevant to the role.
Candidates who pass the sift and are invited to the Interview and Technical Assessment stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack, which will outline the skills to be assessed and the assessment methods to be used.
Following the application sift, there may be a telephone interview as part of the assessment process before the main interview.
We aim to provide feedback on request. However, if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment.
Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days annual leave on joining us. This will increase to 30 days after four full years of service. You will also have 11.5 public and privilege days of leave every year. We also offer Flexi-time. Any extra hours you've worked can be taken as leave when suitable.
A Civil Service Pension - This job comes with a Civil Service pension. New joiners to the Civil Service will join a career average pension scheme as standard. Read more here - www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk.
Healthy work life balance - We can offer the possibility of full-time, part-time, term-time, and job shares. We also encourage flexible working.
Discounts - You can enjoy a vast range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our benefit scheme.
Personal support for you - Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you confidential, independent information and guidance 24/7.
Volunteering special leave - Up to six days paid special leave a year for volunteering. We support our staff to help causes important to them.
Great locations - Our bright and modern offices in the heart of Dundee and Glasgow have been designed with staff in mind. Both locations are ideal for public transport.
Selection process details
Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift - w/c 14th July
Interview – w/c 29th July TBC
Location - In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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.
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).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
* Name : Resourcing Team
* Email : recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Recruitment team
* Email : Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Further information
https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/jobs/how-to-make-a-great-application #J-18808-Ljbffr