Technical Network Architect 12 months Brussels
One of our important clients is currently looking for a Technical Architect for a 12month contract in Brussels. Day rate is negotiable.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Designing and implementing architectural guidelines and where appropriate standards within an existing architectural framework:
Ensures performance high availability and disaster recovery of deliverables
selects technology based on functional requirements and in compliance with technology standards
implements best practice in line with the IT roadmap and strategic vision
enriches business cases on the basis of architectural technological expertise
monitors the landscape relating to the technological domain of its expertise
enriches the architectural technology roadmap on the basis of its technological expertise: strategic tactical in terms of quality and costeffectiveness
specifies the technical aspects of the specifications for IT purchases and for the technical evaluation of tenders
proactively formulates proposals for technological improvements to optimise the maintenance capacity stability and performance of the IT landscape
validates the proposed solution concepts
Communication and consultation: creating a basis and overcoming the distance between the technical functional and project stakeholders:
provides input on the basis of its own expertise on the scope timetable and budget and submits these to the Architecture Board for approval where appropriate
examines project definitions and statutes with the project managers
attends various consultation forums (management experts architects etc.);
communicates existing needs opportunities for improvement etc.
communicates the vision and standards for enterprise architecture
Knowledge management: monitors trends and developments in the business sector in order to pursue a coherent highperformance IT architecture in line with IT strategy and developments in the area of expertise:
examines the applicability of new technologies (including conceptual demonstrations)
participates in the development of knowledge management
encourages the active sharing of knowledge
represents the organisation at various IT architecture forums
monitors market developments
makes an active contribution to the changes needed to further professionalise and improve the quality of service provision