CLIENT

Linum Consult’s client is working on a major rail project in the Baltics. They are currently in need of an IT Systems Architect to plan and develop the IT Systems for their project, based in Latvia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing and integrating IT systems and solutions which meet the service level requirements
• Establishing system architecture principles and standards across the project’s stakeholders
• Developing the system architecture of the Technical Division’s requirements:
• Common Data Environment (CDE) for project’s technical and graphical documentation delivery and exchange
• Geographic Information System (GIS) integration
• Contract Management system integration
• MS SharePoint system integration
• Project Planning, Scheduling and Risk Management system integration
• Railway Asset Management system integration
• Document and maintain an inventory of applications and their integration points
• Provide architecturally compliant technical advice to non-technical meetings
• Defining the systems architecture technical target picture, which is in line with user requirements described in cooperation with the Business Development team and internal IT systems
• Creating system roadmaps leading to infrastructure architecture target picture, taking into account the technology lifecycle
• Establishing the architectural compliancy procedure, and ensuring the IT solutions alignment/compliance with systems roadmaps, systems architecture principles and standards
• Supporting the project with IT systems planning expertise: analysing needs in different departments, describing user requirements, and planning long-term sustainable and interoperable IT systems
• Identifying process automation potential and suggesting improvements to reduce repetitive tasks, visualising progress, and increasing the productivity of the work
• Participating in other departments’ projects as a Project Architect to provide expertise, to help mapping risks, to ensure that the project follows the architectural standards, and is aligned with the technical target picture
• Forecasting capacity, availability, interoperability, and security requirements for IT Systems and ensuring that these can be achieved for a reasonable cost

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree qualification in IT, Systems Engineering, or similar relevant field
• At least 5 years of practical experience in IT Systems Engineering and Architecture
• Experience with Information Assurance/Security, Hardware Configuration, Software Configuration and Virtual Environments is essential
• Previous experience of cloud-based solution delivery, preferably in Azure
• Any experience with the design and deployment of SaaS based solutions would be considered an advantage
• Ideally have experience with 3D modelling and design tools for large infrastructure projects, BIM systems, large scale planning tools (Oracle Primavera P6, Safran, etc.)
• Strong communication skills in English, with an excellent ability to present technical ideas to a range of stakeholders
• The right to live and work in the EU

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send your CV to <email address removed> for the attention of Francis Ryan, with a covering letter outlining your experience as per the job description and your current financial package and notice period.