Hybrid Senior Technical Architect

at SiXworks an IBM company

• Job title: Senior Technical Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Switching, VMware
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Farnborough, United Kingdom

About the role

• Senior Technical Architect at SiXworks leading technology design and architecture while mentoring teams. Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver secure digital technology solutions in highly secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and architecture of systems and platforms.
• Collaborate with customers, management and stakeholders to define technical requirements and align solutions with the wider business, where appropriate.
• Review and guide the development of new features and innovations, ensuring they align with the overall system architecture and technical standards.
• Identify and implement best practices in secure computing principles, such as SBD standards, design patterns, and testing approaches.
• Make decisions on technical stack, tooling and product selection based on project requirements and long-term sustainability.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, helping them grow technically and professionally.
• Foster a collaborative team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.
• Manage risks and proactively address challenges that may impact the project deliverables.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, customers and SLT, where required.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve technical solutions.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Industry standard software and hardware.
• VMware, Microsoft Server Products, ASH, Elastic, backup technologies, PKI, encryption technologies, Linux, switching, routing and firewalling across multiple product stacks (Cisco, Juniper, Mellanox)
• Familiarity with: Docker & Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Horizon, HPC, Horizion VDI (Omnissa), Browsedown/Browseacross products, DevOps tooling and techniques.
• Proven experience leading a technical team or serving as a technical mentor.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Perks at Work scheme.
• Contributory company pension.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.
• Casual dress.
• Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.