Solutions Architect (EUC)

Are you looking for a new environment to demonstrate and expand your well-established expertise in the support of a diverse range of end user facing technologies?

It’s a particularly exciting time here at the University as, under our 10-year strategy, Vision 2028, and our extensive Digital Transformation programme, we are one of the leading organizations within the sector in terms of our plans and ambitions following a move of services into public cloud. Our IT Services department now has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with high level technical knowledge and enthusiasm for cloud, customer service and development experience.

This exciting role will join IT Services as a Solutions Architect of a multi-disciplinary IT Team. You will be key to the continued digital transformation and improvements to our end user technologies including all UEL managed devices and associated systems.  Reporting to the Head of IT Infrastructure, the role holder will be expected to perform as Subject Matter Expert for our device environment.  You will have full responsibility for the strategy, design, development, management and delivery of UEL platforms and services including (but not limited to) cloud environments, VMWare, Windows Servers, Linux Servers, Office365 (SharePoint Online, OneDrive etc.), Active Directory, Azure Directory services and Identity Management. Ensuring existing systems are operating securely, managing relevant system updates in line with changes in the current threat landscape, and designing and deploying new services in line with modern industry best practices.

This role will work within the Solutions Architect Team and in collaboration with Heads of Service, Projects and wider UEL stakeholders, they will define strategy and propose, design, and implement modern and innovative solutions. Solving complex problems with diverse requirements.  You will have a methodical approach to all challenges with excellent communication skills.   Involvement in wider IT developments and projects whilst working within an ITIL framework and agreed service levels. Delivering measurable improvements to quality and operational efficiency. IT Services are predominantly remote workers but there is an expectation to visit the campus when required.

At the University of East London, we aim to attract and retain the best possible staff and offer a working environment at the heart of a dynamic region with excellent transport links. You can look forward to a warm, sincere welcome, genuine camaraderie and mobility in an institution led with passion, visibility and purpose. Your impact, resilience and sense of collegiality will directly contribute to the University’s future and those of the students whose lives you will touch and change forever.

Please submit your CV with any application submitted.

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