Skynet 6 Lead Architect

Description

Summary of the work The SK6 Lead Architect will operate at the Programme layer of the SKYNET 6 Programme and provide architectural guidance as well as work with the individual SK6 projects. Specialist role Technical Architect Expected Contract Length 31 August 2022 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months Latest start date Wednesday 1 September 2021 Maximum Day Rate £ 695 per day (Ex VAT), Maximum £ 2000 limit of liability for T&S over duration of 12 months (only in advance agreement with MoD line manager) Who Speclialist Work With Civilian, Military and contractors within the MOD and wider Defence industry. What Specialists Work On The Lead Architect operates at Programme level: Continue developing the Satcom Reference Architecture (SRA) which will provide architectural guidance; Work with SK6 projects to deliver architectural artefacts within the ArchiMate model. Including consistency with existing artefacts and supporting the development of the SRA/SRD; Work with the Requirements Team, ensuring coherence between Requirements/Architecture; Maintain existing BiZZdesign/MooD architecture models; Coordinate meetings, workshops etc. to ensure SK6 integration with the wider System of Systems; Develop interface specifications; Use architecture to explore use/edge cases, eliciting new systems requirements and evolving the architectural design of the SoS; Focal point for architecture, interacting with other teams; Skills & Experience • Experience in designing and implementing Communications Systems and IT infrastructures, in accordance with MODAF/NAF4, TOGAF and ITIL; [10%] • Strong background in Systems Engineering; [5%] • At least 5 years’ recent experience as a solution / system architect; [5%] • At least three years proven experience working in the Space domain/industry, with a good understanding of ground systems, management systems, satellite payloads, user terminals etc. in a military context; [10%] • Experience with Defence IT domain, with a good understanding of IT networks and IP networking; [10%] • Proficiency in: [10%] o Satcoms service delivery and operations; o Space operations and military satcoms (including threats); o Spacecraft subsystems including payloads and TT&C; • Proficiency in: [10%] o Ground systems including transmission, modems, baseband, user terminals, security; o Management Systems including Service, Network, Payload, Platform etc.; o RF communications, link budget design; • Good understanding of current satcoms users in UK Defence and future deployed systems; [5%] • Ability to translate requirements into architecture design; [5%] • Experience with ArchiMate 3 language, using business, application, technology elements applied to satcoms systems; [5%] • Experience of creating architectural models using CASE tools; [5%] • Strong verbal and written skills; [5%] Nice to Haves • Experience of developing requirements specifications and linking requirements and architecture; [5%] • Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in relevant discipline, preferably Systems Engineering or similar; [2%] • Good understanding of MOD deployed and fixed networks / systems that have dependencies with satcoms; [2%] • Experience of BiZZdesign tooling; [2%] • Experience working within Defence Digital; [2%] • Knowledge of JSPs 604, 441, and 906; [2%] Work Location MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham SN13 9GB Working Arrangments Full-Time, 37 hours per week, remote working possible but attendance in office required, generally between 3 – 5 days a week. Security Clearance Valid SC required. Clearance must be in place prior to the contract starting and for the duration of the contract due to the projects the individual is required to work with. Additional T&Cs Additional terms and conditions may be used No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria Demonstrate how you work with other people Assessment Method • Reference • Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 5% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there a preferred incumbent/supplier? No preferred supplier. Yes there’s an incumbent. 2. Is there a current incumbent? Yes, there is a current incumbent. 3. What is the IR35 status? It’s outside IR 35. 4. What is the IR35 status? It’s outside IR 35.