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  • Posted By: First People Solutions Group Ltd
  • Address:
  • Contact: 0141 270 5000
  • Date Posted: 11th Jul 2008
  • Salary: £40000 - £55000 per annum + Car + Bonus + Pension
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Reference Code: FPSG-LT-ARCHI
  • Views Since Posting: 131
  • Full Description:

    Principal Infrastructure Architect / Consultant

    This is a Senior Infrastructure role with the suitable candidate able to deliver a high level technical solution within a major enterprize level private sector client.

    Location: City Centre - Edinburgh
    Rate: £40000 - £55000 + car allowance + bonus
    Duration: Full Time

    THE COMPANY

    FPSG's client, a major IT Services organisation based in the central belt of Scotland is currently seeking a Senior Infrastructure Architect / Consultant to be based in Edinburgh.

    THE ROLE

    To role is to develop and deliver technical infrastructure solutions as part of an overall programme of work based within a major enterprize level client.

    You will be responsible for working with the business development teams to create technical business cases costings during the qualification of opportunities.

    You will be responsible for the overall definition of the win strategy.

    You will ensure that the IT service/IT infrastructure solution meets internal and customer criteria in terms of cost, quality, and services provided.

    Ensuring that technical solution components are accurately documented, consistent and that approved tools are used.

    Ensuring the successful initiation, management and closure of projects, including the delivery end to end solution delivery and post implementation reviews for all projects.

    ESSENTIAL SKILLS

    The candidate must possess the following:-

    Have a proven track record of implementing large technically complex infrastructure projects in major enterprize clients.
    Technical knowledge (demonstrates comfort with business sector, solution, product, service knowledge. Easily integrates/applies these perspectives to solving business needs)
    Awareness of consultative selling or business value creation techniques
    Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
    Deep understanding of IT technology, networking and the Internet.
    Deep understanding of Microsoft Technologies and implementation of migration strategies from legacy environments eg Lotus Notes to Microsoft Technologies.
    Excellent presentation skills and personal credibility adequate to operate effectively at senior management level.
    Proven ability to work under pressure to support project deadlines
    Demonstrable ability to be confident, pragmatic and tenacious to ensure customer satisfaction through implementation of technical solutions.
    PRINCE II (qualifications desirable)
    Willingness to travel

    CONTACT DETAILS

    Contact Name: Lynsey Tremble
    Email - it@fpsg.co.uk
    Team Dial: 0141 270 5009
    Reference: FPSG-LT-ARCH

    ***SCOTTISH RECRUITMENT AWARDS WINNERS***
    Winner: Large Recruitment Agency of the Year 2007
    Winner: Permanent Recruitment Consultant of the Year 2007
    Winner: Recruitment Manager of the Year 2007
    Runner Up: Best Practice of the Year 2007 (IT Division)

    ABOUT FIRST PEOPLE SOLUTIONS GROUP

    Established in 1998, First People Solutions is one of the UK's fastest growing independent recruitment and HR services organisations, and one of the largest in Scotland.

    Our vision is to be a recognised outstanding People-focused business that provides solutions to the recruitment and HR needs of People-focused organisations in the UK.

    With our vast number of clients we have outstanding opportunities for candidates. Our teams of highly experienced consultants are on hand to guide you through every stage of the recruitment process and offer invaluable advice and knowledge in your dedicated market sector.

    First People Solutions Group operates as a Recruitment Agency in providing permanent job-seeking services and as a Recruitment Business in providing temporary and contract job-seeking services.
    London Surrey Manchester Edinburgh Glasgow (HQ)

    FIRST PEOPLE SOLUTIONS GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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