IT Architect

As part of the Global IT Architecture Team within the Cubic Transportation Systems IT organisation, you will be the Technical Design Authority and subject matter expert for the Monitoring and Operational Support Systems that provide the Cubic Front Line Teams with real time status and performance information that enables them to deliver exceptional service to high profile clients such as Transport for London and Irish Rail, providing advice and guidance to wider teams within Cubic globally. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Technical Design Authority and Subject Matter Expert for the Monitoring and Operational Support Systems
+ Participate in solution design for bid and proposal efforts to ensure fit for purpose and cost effective Monitoring and Operational Support System requirements are included, providing technical documentation to support proposed solutions
+ Work with and bring together cross-disciplined technical resources to form effective technical project teams, managing and influencing these resources to ensure fit for purpose solutions are delivered that adhere to best practice and are designed with supportability in mind
+ Collaborate with Engineering, IT and Test Teams to determine how best to leverage tools and techniques involving infrastructure as code, configuration management and other DevOps-type techniques to improve delivery quality, speed and experience.
+ Manage releases through the Cubic Gateway process including requirements gathering, prototyping, development, testing and deployment in line with IT processes.
+ Act as technical interface (including solution oversight) between Monitoring groups, project teams and specialist IT teams as required.
+ Work with IT Architecture Manager to define statements of principles and consistent rules to ensure standardisation and commonality between systems.
+ Keep up to date with Industry trends and customer requirements, the technology landscape and best practices in order to deliver technical roadmaps and plans that ensure the Monitoring and Operational Support Systems enable the wider IT and Cubic strategic objectives.
+ Coach, mentor and train other team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
+ Habitually review working practices and performance with a view to improving processes, procedures and general levels of service, ultimately engendering a "continuous improvement" culture resulting in enhanced customer experience and company profitability.
+ Provide specialist support/advice on projects as required.
+ Conduct work effectively, upholding professional standards and in accordance with Cubic policy, process and standards.,
+ Comply with Cubic's values and adherence to all company policy and procedures.
+ In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.

We are looking for an experienced professional with an impressive track record of designing and implementing complex IT related projects. Ideally with a background that spans Infrastructure and Software Engineering, we are looking for a candidate that exhibits experience and skills in the majority of these areas:
+ Practical experience across a wide range of IT systems and technologies, such as server hardware, virtualization platforms, network and security infrastructure, storage and SAN, and database.
+ Exceptional leadship skills and boundless optimism, unwilling to tolerate mediocrity and passionate about being part of a high performing team
+ Significant demonstrable experience with Cloud technologies i.e. MS Azure, AWS
+ Experience of developing clear, concise documentation (design, technical and support)
+ Experience of designing an implementing 24/7 transactional systems
+ A strong track record of leadership and influence as this individual will work across the organization with multiple and varied technical teams to define, design, and drive the development and delivery of complex technical strategy and solutions.
+ PCI-DSS standards knowledge
+ GDPR / Personal Data handling standards knowledge
Education and qualifications
Essential:
+ Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer science or relation field or equivalent professional experience or combination of both
Desirable:
+ Current driving license and own car for travelling to and from Cubic sites.
+ TOGAF v9 or later
Personal Qualities
+ A self starter who is able to drive through change at all levels, recognised by their peers as inspirational and the go to person for solving problems
+ Excellent attention to detail and a unfaltering desire to deliver exceptional service
+ Customer focused and comfortable with dealing with executive level managers
+ Culturally fluent and able to engage people from a range of backgrounds and cultures
+ Able to juggle multiple tasks with deftness and attention to deadlines.
+ Strong analytical and influencing skills to assess demand for change and ensure that the necessary controls are in place to deliver successfully
+ An enthusiasm for new technologies and their application for both business and consumers
+ A natural curiosity and a passion for learning new skills. A continuous improvement mindset
+ The tenacity to keep going when things get difficult, an optimistic and upbeat personal manner
+ Analytical problem solver who is able to quickly & accurately identify key issues and implement appropriate resolutions
+ Approachable, adaptable and able to work on their own or as part of a team
+ Basic Security checks are required for this role.
+ A degree of flexability required in working time due to supporting a 24/7 operation.
+ Candidate will be required to complete basic security checks
The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need

Cubic Corporation

Stockton-on-Tees, England

Business Unit:
Cubic Transportation Systems
Company Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.