Architectural Repository Modeller

Job description

Architectural Repository Modeller

Would you like to work at the centre of thriving market facing growing “Digital” business that is delivering innovative information solutions and services to BAE Systems, the MoD and the Royal Navy?

You will join the Information Systems & Services (IS&S) Department as an Architectural Repository Modeller where you will help define and document the IT infrastructure for Maritime Services on ship, on premise ashore and in the Cloud. You will work closely with IS&S Service Delivery teams and EITS to provide the overview of IT infrastructure and to provide expert advice on issues that arise in supporting the delivery of IS&S projects.

Your main responsibilities will involve:

Working with the Enterprise Architecture team to define the scope of artefacts to be stored in the Enterprise Architecture repository

Helping, defining and implementing a plan for creating a Maritime Services instance of the preferred Enterprise Architecture repository

Provide status reports on the population of the Enterprise Architecture repository

Working with the Assurance and Governance lead to define the reporting from the Enterprise Architecture repository relevant to the wider business (with an initial focus on supporting the requirements of the IS&S Programmes and Project Lead)

Achieving a level of excellence in the use of the Enterprise Architecture repository so that expertise and advice can be offered to the Enterprise Architecture team

Undertaking architecture model/artefact creation and model data entry as appropriate

Monitoring and contributing to OCIO policy and projects concerning the Enterprise Architecture repository and participate in the Enterprise Architecture Board
Monitor and contribute to EITS policy and projects concerning the Enterprise Architecture repository

Ensuring that relevant strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctly to work undertone with the Enterprise Architecture repository

Your skills and qualifications:

Enterprise Architecture concepts such process models, information models, and application definition and software development methods

Working knowledge of:

Application development frameworks and technologies

Data import and export using simple .csv import/export or API technology between tools

A good understanding of architecture principles, presentation and communication skills

Complex issue resolution of a solution and integration nature

What we're looking for in you:

You will have a good level of interpersonal skills and ability to work with people across BAE Systems. You will have excellent out clear communication to all levels of the business.

Location: Broad Oak, Portsmouth

Salary: Competitive

Benefits : Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy’s complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there’s Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!

Join us and the projects you’ll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.


Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation