skip navigation
skip mega-menu

DDAT Technical Architect - MoD - SEO

Government Digital & Data -

Full-time (Permanent)
£44,590 This post may be eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £11,400 per annum.
Published on
6 March 2025
Deadline
17 March 2025

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.

Working at Defence Digital 

Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!

Job description

As a Technical Architect you will proactively and holistically lead and support activities that develop and maintain Technical Reference Architectures and patterns used to ensure solutions and services fit into the broader strategy for Defence and wider government. Working alongside other technical specialists, you will lead activities supporting the technical direction, target architectures, roadmaps, policies and standards which drive coherence and align with Defence’s evolving strategies.

You will be responsible for building a technical understanding of Defence’s diverse Connectivity ecosystem, which includes Networking Infrastructure, Gateways and PKI and edge computing. You will also explore the benefits of NATO federated and cross-government alignment of systems and services.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement technical solutions that meet requirements whilst providing relevant Technical govermance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance technology infrastructure.
  • Ensure the scalability, security, and efficiency of technical solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to project teams and support digital transformation initiatives.
  • Keep yourself in the loop with cutting-edge technological breakthroughs and best practice industry standards
  • Contribute to the development of technical standards and policies.
  • Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.

For more information on Technical Architects please see the Government Digital and Data Framework; 

Technical Architect

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Person specification

As a successful Technical Architect you will possess a strong understanding of operating system principles, network fundamentals, and cloud computing concepts, along with a proven ability to design, build, and evaluate network architectures. They should have knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS, as well as industry standards.

A demonstrable understanding of PKI and its technical interfaces is essential. Familiarity with antivirus principles, VPNs, and firewalls is also required. Exposure to ITIL, TOGAF, and ArchiMate frameworks is desirable. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, complemented by strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Application 

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role.  Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below:   

Essential Criteria 

  • Expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and a willingness to learn more about the subject.
  • Some knowledge about Networks in particular LANs and WANs
  • A good knowledge of protocols and standards
  • Demonstrate your ability to understand workings of PKI and the technical interfaces it requires.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Architect for the whole context
  • Architecture communication.
  • Making architectural decisions
  • Technical design throughout the life cycle

More jobs at Government Digital & Data

Lead Business Analyst-Department for Transport
£51,997
Full-time (Permanent)
Technical Architect Vehicle Certification Agency-SEO
£57,400
Full-time (Permanent)
Software Engineer - ONS - HEO
£32,452
Full-time (Permanent)
IT Support Engineer - Met Office - EO
£26,954 - £29,531
Full-time (Permanent)
DDaT Senior BI Design & Integration Manager - MoD - SEO
£43,080
Full-time (Permanent)
Lead Applied AI Engineer (i.AI) - CO - G6
£67,126 - £103,924
Full-time (Permanent)
DDAT Lead Technical Architect - MoD - G7
£57,670 - This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £15,300 per annum
Full-time (Permanent)
Interaction Design Industrial Placement 2025 - Met Office - AO
£25,606
Full-time (Permanent)
Lead DevOps Engineer - DWP - G6
£72,664 - £89,995
Full-time (Permanent)
Software Development Engineer In Test (Automation Test Engineer
Full-time (Permanent)
Software Developer in Test - HM Courts and Tribunals Service - SEO
£41,463 - £52,040 location dependant. Offers above will be an additional GDD allowance based on experience.
Full-time (Permanent)
Software Developer in Test - HM Courts and Tribunals Service - SEO
£41,463 - £52,040 location dependant. Offers above will be an additional GDD allowance based on experience.
Full-time (Permanent)
Software Developer - HM Courts and Tribunals Service - SEO
The national salary range is £41,463 - £45,276, London salary range is £47,657 - £52,040.
Full-time (Permanent)
Interaction Designer - Planning Inspectorate - SEO
£45,219 - £49,462
Full-time (Permanent)
Systems Solution Lead - NS&I - G7
National minimum £53,000 London minimum £57,800
Full-time (Permanent)
Principal Data Architect, Police and Public Protection Technology - HO - G6
£73,900 - £85,690. You may be eligible for an additional non-pensionable allowance, pending a Capability and Skills assessment, with a value of up to £21,700.
Full-time (Permanent)
DDAT Army Design Authority Assistant Head Information Architect - MoD - G7
£59,690 DDAT Allowance (Digital Skills Allowance) of up to £15,300 per annum
Full-time (Permanent)
Lead Performance Test Engineer - Companies House - SEO
Base salary is £41,571 - £45,784 with an additional DDaT allowance of £4,350 - £11,000 available.
Full-time (Permanent)
Defence Business Services (DBS) Junior Test Engineer - MoD - EO
£29,580
Full-time (Permanent)
Consultation UX/Interaction Designer - HSE - HEO
£36,235 - £39,611
Full-time (Permanent)
Technical Architect (UKSV) - CO - G7
£55,403 - £61,939 Allowance values range up to £23,691 with the highest reserved for candidates whose capability is above the expected level for all of the skills.
Full-time (Permanent)
Technical Architect - CO - G7
£55,403 - £61,939
Full-time (Permanent)
Senior DevOps Engineer - HSE - SEO
£45,954 - £53,265
Full-time (Permanent)
Security Architect - NS&I - G7
National minimum £57,500 London minimum £66,000
Full-time (Permanent)
Test Engineer - DVSA - HEO
£34,233
Full-time (Permanent)
Test Engineer - College of Policing - SEO
Nation £35,074 London £40,112
Full-time (Permanent)
Test Engineer - HM Courts and Tribunals Service - HEO
The national salary range is £34,140 - £37,105, London salary range is £38,661 - £42,019.
Full-time (Permanent)
Senior Technical Architect - DfE - G7
£56,353 London: £60,373 This post is eligible for a Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) capability based pay (CBP) allowance.
Full-time (Permanent)
Defence Business Services (DBS) AG Lead Technical Architect - MoD - G7
£59,690. Offers above this will be made up of DSA , Digital Skill allowance of up to £15,300
Full-time (Permanent)
Senior Interaction Designer - IPO - SEO
£46,262 - £56,996 Maximum salary amount includes Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £6,015 and Technical Management Allowance of £2,405
Full-time (Permanent)

Subscribe to our newsletter

Sign up here