Telecoms Enterprise GIS Architect

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Job description

Job Description

Telecoms Enterprise GIS Architect – 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) with immediate start

Are you a skilled GIS Architect with a strong background in telecommunications and fibre networks?

Do you have expertise in enterprise GIS solutions and system integration? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the GIS strategy of a leading telecoms organisation.

The Role:

As the Enterprise GIS Architect, you will report to the Head of Enterprise Architecture and be responsible for defining and maintaining the GIS architecture vision and strategy. You will ensure alignment with business objectives, IT policies, and best practices, while providing technical leadership across the GIS domain.

Key Responsibilities

1. Define and maintain the current and future state GIS architecture, creating roadmaps to guide investment and project priorities.
2. Establish IT principles, governance models, and data policies in collaboration with key stakeholders.
3. Lead architectural reviews, ensuring projects adhere to enterprise policies and standards.
4. Work closely with the Head of Enterprise Architecture to develop a clear GIS strategy and roadmap.
5. Support programme and project lifecycles, including scope definition, roadmap development, and impact analysis.
6. Oversee the delivery of technical solutions, ensuring the right design, cost, and timeframe.
7. Ensure third-party GIS solutions comply with enterprise architecture principles and company standards.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

1. Extensive experience in telecommunications, particularly in fibre networks.
2. Strong expertise in enterprise GIS solutions and system integration projects.
3. Knowledge of Physical Network Inventory (PNI), Smallworld GIS, SWAF, and VMDS.
4. Familiarity with enterprise architecture best practices (TOGAF, ITIL, BPMN, UML, TM Forum).
5. Strong data modelling skills, including relational, taxonomical, and ontological approaches.
6. Experience reverse-engineering legacy systems and software.

Desirable:

1. Experience working with third-party vendors to ensure design continuity.

Why Join?

Our client is at the forefront of digital infrastructure development, and you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the GIS architecture that underpins their operations. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to the future of GIS and telecommunications.

How to Apply

If you're ready for an exciting challenge and want to make a real impact, apply today!

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