Business Analyst

Overview

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We are seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support a large-scale transformation programme involving merger and acquisition activity, system harmonisation, technology optimisation and business integration initiatives.

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The primary objective of this initial engagement is to create a comprehensive seven-layer IT architecture model, documenting the current-state landscape and helping to define a target-state architecture that supports future business objectives. This work will form a foundational component of a wider two-year transformation programme.

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This role requires a Business Analyst with strong technical understanding, architecture modelling experience, and the ability to engage effectively with both business and technology stakeholders.

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Location: Cardiff (Onsite)

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Engagement: 3 days per week

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Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract

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Day Rate: Up to £500

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Programme Duration: Approximately 2 years

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Reporting To: Programme Lead / Transformation Director

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Scope of Work

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The successful contractor will lead discovery activities across the organisation to develop a complete view of the technology estate and its interdependencies.

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A key deliverable is the creation and documentation of a seven-layer IT architecture model, including:

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Physical Layer

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• Document physical infrastructure, connectivity, hardware assets and communications links.
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• Identify dependencies between sites, network devices and infrastructure components.
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Data Link Layer

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• Analyse network protocols, switching environments and connectivity mechanisms.
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• Assess reliability, performance and resilience considerations.
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Network Layer

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• Map network architecture, routing, addressing and network segmentation.
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• Document internal and external connectivity requirements.
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Transport Layer

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• Assess communication methods and protocols supporting application and business services.
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• Identify performance and reliability considerations.
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Session Layer

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• Document system-to-system communications and session management requirements.
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• Analyse integration dependencies across platforms.
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Presentation Layer

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• Review data transformation, encryption, security and presentation mechanisms.
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• Document data exchange standards and interoperability requirements.
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Application Layer

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• Create an inventory of business applications and services.
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• Map business capabilities to applications.
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• Identify duplication, consolidation and harmonisation opportunities.
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Key Responsibilities:

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• Facilitate workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
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• Capture and document current-state processes, applications and infrastructure.
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• Develop architecture artefacts, process maps and dependency models.
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• Produce stakeholder-ready architecture documentation and reports.
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• Identify opportunities for system rationalisation and optimisation.
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• Support merger and acquisition integration activities.
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• Analyse gaps between current and future-state operating models.
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• Work closely with programme leadership to define transformation roadmaps.
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• Support business case development and technology investment decisions.
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• Maintain architecture and application inventories throughout the engagement.
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Essential Experience:

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• Proven experience as an IT Business Analyst within complex technology transformation programmes.
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• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, organisational integration or business transformation initiatives.
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• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles.
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• Experience documenting application landscapes and technology estates.
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• Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
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• Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively.
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• Experience producing architecture diagrams, process maps and requirements documentation.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Desirable Experience:

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• Experience within asset-intensive, operationally complex or regulated environments.
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• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
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• Experience with application rationalisation and system harmonisation programmes.
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• Knowledge of cloud, hybrid infrastructure and modern workplace technologies.
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• Experience supporting large-scale organisational change and technology integration initiatives.
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Programme Context:

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This engagement forms part of a broader two-year transformation initiative focused on:

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• Mergers and acquisitions integration
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• System harmonisation
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• Technology consolidation
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• Operational optimisation
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• Future-state architecture development
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