Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client are currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in defining, governing and delivering the technology architecture that underpins our client's digital health ecosystem. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role operating in a large, complex, multi-vendor healthcare environment, with real impact on patient care, clinical workflows and organisational capability. This role will suit a technically strong architect who is equally comfortable engaging with senior clinical, operational and executive stakeholders, and who thrives in a \"buy not build\", near zero code enterprise environment. This role will lead implementation and optimisation projects for our client's healthcare information systems, ensuring successful delivery of clinical applications that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. This temporary position is based in Dublin and will be working on a hybrid model with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. This post is for 18 months initially with possibility of extensions thereafter. Based off a 35 hour work week the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid a daily rate of €541.65 (annual leave is built into the daily rate) and paid Bank Holidays. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technology Leadership Define, own and evolve client's infrastructure and technology architecture, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and clinical priorities. Shape future-state technology roadmaps across infrastructure, hosting, end-user computing, identity, networking and integration platforms. Establish and maintain architecture standards, principles and design patterns, contributing to ICT policies and governance. Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practice, particularly within healthcare and large-scale public sector environments. Solution Design & Delivery Lead the design of fit-for-purpose infrastructure solutions supporting enterprise and healthcare systems (e.g. EHR, SAP, clinical and corporate platforms). Produce and own architecture artefacts including solution designs, diagrams, technical papers and option assessments. Drive architecture assurance across major programmes and procurements, ensuring vendor designs meet client's short, medium- and long-term needs. Support and, where appropriate, lead the implementation of key infrastructure initiatives, managing risks, dependencies and design integrity. Programme & Stakeholder Leadership Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior ICT leadership, clinical services and business stakeholders. Provide architectural input into procurement activities, tender documentation and vendor evaluations. Review and advise on service models, SLAs, business continuity and disaster recovery for major technology implementations. Identify and manage technical risks and issues, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place. Essential Criteria: A third level degree/post-graduate qualification in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronic Engineering plus 3 years post qualification experience in a relevant role Or 7+ years' experience in a relevant and similar role Desirable Criteria: Infrastructure architecture experience gained within large, complex environments. Demonstrated knowledge and experience designing and architecting solutions that incorporate a wide variety of technologies such as storage/compute/identity and access management platforms, end user computing / modern workplace technology, Networking and Activity Based Working. Continued professional development, including architecture related competencies. Proven experience defining architecture roadmaps. Exceptional communication skills coupled with superior stakeholder engagement skills. Experience managing multiple vendors. Strong communication / interpersonal skills - the ability to effectively communicate vision, strategy and status and present these to stakeholders effectively. Experience of delivering and supporting technology delivery in a healthcare environment. Experience of integration in a healthcare environment/interfacing of multiple clinical, corporate and building systems. Service delivery including the acquisition and implementation of technology as a service, the development of service operational models, the development of a service framework and measures, contracting for specific service level agreements and management of vendor SLA performance. A project management qualification. Knowledge and experience of public service procurement processes *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role* Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Infrastructure Architect ICT IT Technical Architect PM Benefits: Paid Bank Holidays