The role will be accountable to provide solution design support for IAM.
Designs architectures, solution blueprints for projects or solutions that address business/application/data/infrastructure requirements
Works with the wider programme team and supports functional & technical requirements management.
Ensures that solution architectures and designs are appropriately robust and address business, application, information and infrastructure architectural requirements
Accountable for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet business requirements and are aligned to AstraZenecas Enterprise Architecture.
The Solution Architect will partner with project managers, business analysts, and solution engineers to create solutions that are aligned to AstraZeneca architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (cost and benefits).
Provides technical & IT expertise support to project teams and conducts AZ architectural reviews throughout project lifecycle
Ensures compliance with existing EA guidelines and standards (e.g. AZ Architecture Engagement Process (ISPMM) and EA Software Standards)
Contributes to project and service teams in the development, implementation and maintenance of standard architectural components
Works with third party suppliers as required and contributes to the creation of local or functional design documents
Works with third party suppliers to verify technical development and delivery are in adherence with the Architecture Roadmap, Blueprint and Information Services Strategy
Documents all architecture analysis and design work
Develops strong knowledge and expertise in at least one architecture domain
Contributes to the development of the Architecture Capability within Information Services, by documenting and sharing knowledge and best practices with peer Architects
Essential Attributes
Extensive experience of Entra, CyberArc, SailPoint and ZScaler
Relevant technical degree or equivalent
Experience of developing innovative solutions, blueprints, and standards for solution design.
Experience implementing and maintaining business solution architectures under any formal framework for their domain of architecture.
Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language
Demonstrated initiative, strong customer orientation, and cross-cultural working
Able to work across OT and IT including understanding networks and architecture.
Proactive, strong problem-solving skills and can do attitude.
Able to manage multiple, potentially conflicting, priorities in parallel in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communications skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels and cross-functional teams both in region and cross region.
Any Other Business (AOB)
This role may include additional responsibilities or tasks as directed by management, which are not explicitly outlined in this job description. The applicant is expected to demonstrate flexibility and a proactive approach in undertaking such duties to support overall team and business objectives.
