About the job We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Infrastructure Architect to join our existing experienced team. What do we look for in a Infrastructure Architect? We are powered by brilliant people. As a Infrastructure Architect you will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the following: Role Responsibilities Technical architecture of the hosting infrastructure necessary for supporting physical and virtual machines, virtual app/desktop infrastructure hosting a range of collaboration/VOIP/messaging apps Specification of small/medium footprint hosting infrastructure to accommodate hundreds of end-users who are accessing applications presented using virtual desktop and/or virtual applications hosted on this infrastructure. Experience of private/hybrid cloud architecture, VMware and/or Microsoft virtualisation and public cloud Azure, taking a lead from our existing proven designs while being able to propose and articulate clearly any necessary changes required specific to the project/solutions’ requirements. Work closely with the P3M personnel and Technical Leads to ensure coherent architect\ure work is completed on an Agile cadence. Accommodate regular discussions, and request for change in documentation and specifications due to the nature of number of nations, mission partners and other MOD stakeholders. Articulate the infrastructure architecture, key aspects and design decisions etc, to a range of audiences. Produce high and low level Infrastructure design documentation and architectural diagrams. About SiXworks SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey. Why join SiXworks? SiXworks’ expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies. A word on UK Security Clearance Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity. By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: https://www.ibm.com/privacy