Job Description
Position Title:
Senior Data Centre Architect
Department:
Architecture & Implementation
Reporting To:
Head of Architecture
Direct Reports:
None
Location:
London
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm (plus any additional hours required to fulfil the
needs of the business)
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Company Overview:
ICAP is a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services. Group
companies provide services that match buyers and sellers in the wholesale markets in interest rates, credit,
commodities, FX, emerging markets and equity derivatives through voice and electronic networks. Through
our post trade risk and information services we help our customers manage and mitigate risks in their portfolios.
For more information, please visit www.icap.com.
Role Summary:
The Architecture & Engineering team aims to research, architect, design and engineer the strategic
infrastructure building blocks for the global Infrastructure within ICAP IIT. They work closely with the
Operational areas, Security and the vendor community. This role will focus on data centre architecture and
engineering including platforms and messaging infrastructure.
Key Accountabilities:
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Delivery of IT infrastructure strategies, reference architectures, product selection, product standards and
design patterns.
Delivery of infrastructure engineering and automation services.
Enable, encourage and support innovation.
Develop strong relationships with key business stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of
business plans and priorities in each area.
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and other 3rd parties.
Promote automation and the globalisation of IT to reduce costs and improve service.
Maintain expertise on infrastructure technology developments and trends.
Participate in the design review and approval process (DRB) to ensure that designs meet the project
requirements, applicable risks are considered, and that strategies and standards are adhered to.
Lead analysis of the current IT environment and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Fulfil addition ad hoc duties as needed in order to meet the needs of the business.
Person Specification:
General
• Strong broad knowledge in architecture across a broad range of infrastructure domains.
• Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• High level of technical competence.
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of IT operations and project engineering.
• Ability to balance the “big picture” and short-term implications of individual decisions.
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Excellent knowledge of market trends and new developments.
Technical Skills
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Microsoft Active Directory 2008, 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012
MS Exchange 2007, 2010, 2013
Office 365: Migration and Administration
Vmware VSphere 5.X
Microsoft Systems Centre Configuration Manager 20012 R2
Cloud Systems and managements
Backup and Storage Platforms
Server Hardware
Competencies
• Results Oriented and Personal Accountability. Takes personal responsibility for delivery against
agreed actions and commitments. Demonstrates drive and decisiveness and gets things done; goes the
extra mile where necessary and works to a consistently high standard with minimum intervention.
• Communication Skills. Expresses ideas effectively in both written and spoken communications,
choosing language suited to the needs of the audience. Asks clear questions to aid own and others’
understanding, listens sensitively, and fosters effective communication with others.
• Judgment. Demonstrates sound decision making, looking at issues from different angles, consulting with
and engaging other stakeholders, including manager where appropriate, before communicating and
implementing agreed outcomes.
• Plan & Prioritise. Establishes clear priorities for achieving goals; differentiates between important and
urgent activities; creates structures, guidelines and plans for meeting current and future goals.
• Problem Solving. Analyzes and conceptualizes information and situations systematically; identifies and
understands underlying issues; probes the facts; differentiates key elements
• Technical Expertise. Maintains strong technical skills in own area of expertise. Keeps up to date with
current best practice and partners with the business to leverage their expertise.
• Leverages Technology. Understands and effectively uses available technology
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