Job summary
Flexible Working:�We support full-time, part-time, compressed, and flexible hours. There may be some scope for remote working. However, our ability to do this is dependent on role requirements and business needs. This role is primarily office based.
About us
We�re MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Our mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 will see you providing vital support to this work, within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.
Job description
The role
MI6�s successful operations and intelligence delivery rely on architecture and technology. That�s why we�re constantly developing and maintaining the capabilities that provide us with mission advantage in our rapidly changing, technology and data-driven world. Digital transformation is key to our success and to enable MI6 to operate with digital Government and partner Intelligence Communities.
Working as part of an Integrated Chief Technology Office, you�ll lead and grow your own team, creating ways of working to deliver a technology portfolio that directly supports our business needs. While this is a hands-on role, your impact will be felt by working with others to deliver a uniquely diverse range of cutting-edge technologies to solve problems that simply don�t exist in other organisations.
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you�ll:
1. Build and communicate the Enterprise Technology Roadmap, making recommendations as to the order and prioritisation of work.
2. Manage strategic technology risk such as technical debt.
3. Establish, maintain and communicate the As-Is and Target technology states and guide delivery guidance through Strategies, Principles, Standards, Guard Rails and (Anti)Patterns for functional and non-functional requirements.
4. Work with solution architects and engineering to shape the delivery portfolio � balancing delivering strategic change with short-term objectives and tactical issues.
5. Understand Enterprise-wide problems and opportunities, then help to shape delivery solutions.
6. Lead the initiative to improve the maturity of our Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture practice and be the domain skills and profession lead.
7. Demonstrate and communicate the value that Enterprise Architecture brings to the organisation.
8. Manage a team of staff and contractors.
We use agile and lean methodologies to innovate, deliver and upgrade systems that are core to our business supporting the full spectrum of MI6 operations as well as corporate areas of the organisation. The diverse nature of the enterprise means that our products are built using a variety of different technology architectures. Whether working on data analytics, knowledge systems, clandestine communications or technical operations capabilities, the nature of our work presents unique and fascinating architecture and technical challenges, the likes of which you�ll never have seen before.
We develop products that provide capability across MI6. Our multi-disciplinary internal delivery teams are made up of architects and engineers who work alongside product owners, business analysts and delivery colleagues to ensure MI6 gets what it needs whilst balancing tactical and strategic goals and objectives. These products are driven and cohered by strategy and enterprise considerations.
Person specification
About you
You�re an experienced Enterprise Architect, who can blend experience of working across technology domains in data-orientated organisations with a strong understanding of business architecture.
We�re looking for someone with experience leading teams, setting direction, and mentoring colleagues, someone who has worked in leadership positions within technology, architecture or systems engineering functions. You�ll be confident in developing technology portfolios or playing a leading role in digital transformation programmes and you�ll have demonstrable experience making trade-offs within a complex delivery portfolio. We�re also looking for someone comfortable communicating technical concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical colleagues.
Experience in using architecture tools and techniques to deliver business benefit will be key to this role, as is knowledge of multiple architecture and delivery frameworks and experience of embedding such tools and techniques. Finally, we�re looking for someone who has a keen interest in technology trends to ensure that your IT knowledge is up to date.
Training and development
Learning and development are central to our architecture ethos which is why we invest heavily in our people. We�ll work with you to understand how you�d like to progress, then create a learning pathway for your individual development. We�ll support you to develop and expand both your technical and non-technical skills. And you�ll have access to a wide variety of classroom and online learning, as well as our own development programmes, schemes and a range of external bodies.
Benefits
Rewards and benefits
You�ll receive a starting salary of �89,465 to �100,894 plus other benefits including:
9. 25 days� annual leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional days� public and privilege holidays.
10. Investment in learning and development.
11. Interest-free season ticket loan.
12. Excellent pension scheme.
13. Cycle to work scheme.
14. Facilities such as a subsidised gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars.
15. Paid parental and adoption leave.