Senior Technical Architect - M365

Project overview

Senior Technical Architect - SFIA 5

Clearance required: BPSS

This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.'

Interview process: Tech IV

Project details

Sector: Public

End User: Capgemini

IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only

Job Description:

This role sits within the M365 Delivery Portfolio and is responsible for leading the information architecture required to support the Defra Group Sensitivity Labels and Data Loss Prevention programme across Microsoft 365.

The role will work closely with business stakeholders, Security, Knowledge and Information Management, Information Governance, Product Owners, Service Owners, architects and delivery teams to define a consistent information model for Defra Group and its Arm's Length Bodies. It will translate policy, governance and business needs into practical information structures that users can understand and apply consistently.

The postholder will own the classification framework, information architecture principles, metadata standards, taxonomy structures and information-handling requirements that underpin sensitivity labels and Data Loss Prevention policies. The role will align these with the Government Security Classifications Policy, Defra requirements and wider information governance obligations.

The role is delivery focused and will provide information architecture leadership throughout mobilisation, proofs of concept, enterprise rollout and transition to live service. Working with Solution Architects, Technical Architects, Security and information management professionals, the postholder will ensure technical controls are based on clear business meaning, proportionate governance and sustainable practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the information architecture workstream from discovery through implementation and transition to live service.

Define and maintain the target information architecture, classification framework, taxonomy and metadata standards for Microsoft 365 information protection.

Translate the Government Security Classifications Policy, Defra information-handling requirements and business needs into a practical, user-centred classification model.

Define sensitivity label names, descriptions, business meaning, handling instructions, metadata requirements and user guidance.

Identify and document information types, domains, business context, sensitivity, ownership and handling requirements.

Define information requirements that inform Microsoft Purview sensitivity label and Data Loss Prevention policy design.

Review information flows, collaboration patterns, sharing scenarios and user journeys across email, files and relevant collaboration services.

Ensure information structures support proportionate protection, effective collaboration, need-to-know and need-to-share principles.

Support proofs of concept through information modelling, user feedback analysis, usability assessment and refinement of classification approaches.

Identify information governance risks, gaps, dependencies and design decisions requiring business or governance agreement.

Work with Solution Architects, Technical Architects and engineers so information requirements are reflected accurately in technical designs, without owning Microsoft Purview configuration.

Support governance, assurance, operational ownership, service readiness and transition into a sustainable enterprise service.

Key Deliverables

Information Classification Framework.

Sensitivity Label Information Model.

Enterprise Taxonomy and Metadata Standards.

Information Architecture Design Documentation.

Information Domain and Information Type Catalogue.

Information Flow and Sharing Assessments.

Information Governance Design Artefacts.

Architecture Decision Records.

Proof of Concept Evaluation Reports.

User Guidance and Classification Standards.

Operational Governance and Transition Documentation.

Information Architecture Roadmap.

Artificial Intelligence and Information Readiness Assessments.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

Strong experience leading information architecture activities within large and complex organisations.

Proven experience defining information models, classification frameworks, taxonomies and meta

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Remote, UK, GB
• Rate: 92-92 EUR/h