Job Overview
I am seeking a skilled and strategic Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and oversee my clients core IT infrastructure. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our IT environment, including cloud and on-premise systems. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, architecture design skills, and a strong understanding of business needs.
Salary: £70,000
Key Responsibilities
* Design and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure architectures (cloud, hybrid, and on-premise).
* Define infrastructure standards, patterns, and best practices.
* Lead infrastructure design for new systems and services, including integration with existing platforms.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across IT and business units to translate business requirements into infrastructure solutions.
* Develop documentation including architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and technical specifications.
* Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve resilience, performance, and cost-efficiency.
* Oversee implementation of disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high availability configurations.
* Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data privacy requirements.
* Guide and mentor infrastructure engineers and support teams.
* Engage in incident and problem management as an escalation point.
Requirements
Essential:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 7+ years in infrastructure engineering with at least 3 years in an architecture or design role.
* Strong experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
* In-depth knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, and security concepts.
* Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
* Hands-on experience with monitoring tools, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to create and present detailed architectural documentation and reports.
Desirable:
* Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Azure Architect).
* Experience in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare).
* Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks.
What they Offer
* Competitive salary and bonus package
* Flexible working arrangements (hybrid or remote options)
* Professional development and certification opportunities
* Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
* A collaborative and innovative work environment