Summary: The Technical Architect role in Sheffield, UK, involves designing, deploying, and operating big data platforms for an international client. The position requires hands-on experience with OSS data ecosystems and cloud platforms, along with proven security architecture expertise. The consultant is expected to work on-site two days a week for an initial six-month contract. This role is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and operate big data platforms at scale.
- Utilize OSS data ecosystems such as Spark, Trino, Airflow, and Apache Superset.
- Work with cloud platforms and traditional on-premise hosting, particularly Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Implement security architecture practices including threat modeling and secure design.
- Manage IAM, RBAC, ABAC, and privileged access concepts.
- Ensure secure logging, telemetry, and auditability.
- Deliver end-to-end solution designs from requirements to production operations.
Key Skills:
- Experience with big data platforms and OSS data ecosystems.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Security architecture expertise.
- Experience with secure SDLC and vulnerability management.
- Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solution designs.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
***Technical Architect - Sheffield, UK*** For our international client based in Sheffield, UK, RED is looking for a Technical Architect Expert to join them. The consultant is expected to start as soon as possible and for an initial 6 months contract. The project is based in the Sheffield and will need 2 days per week onsite with the client. Please note: This role is inside IR35
Job Description
- Demonstrable experience designing deploying and operating big data platforms at scale
- Handson experience with OSS data ecosystems eg Spark Trino Airflow Apache Superset and similar technologies
- Knowledge of cloud platforms and traditional on premise hosting hands on experience with Azure AWS and or GCP is beneficial
- Proven security architecture expertise is beneficial including Threat modelling and secure by design practices IAM RBACABAC privileged access concepts and service to service authentication
- Encryption in transit at rest key management secrets management Secure logging telemetry auditability and evidence driven control assurance
- Secure SDLC vulnerability management and dependency supply chain risk controls
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end solution designs from requirements through to production operations and support
If you are interested in this position, please apply or send your updated CV to bgriffin@redglobal.com for immediate consideration.