Infrastructure Architect - Defence sector
We are seeking a highly motivated Infrastructure Architect to join a dynamic, multi-skilled Agile team. This is a challenging and varied role where teamwork is paramount, cross-training is expected, and challenges are shared across the security, service, and management functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Architectural Ownership: Reporting directly to the CTO Lead Architect, you will own all aspects of technical proposal delivery, ensuring complete alignment with the client's strategic vision and architectural roadmap.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: You will be the key interface between Fujitsu, senior customer stakeholders, and third-party vendors. This includes managing complex relationships, facilitating close collaboration throughout the delivery lifecycle, and controlling Requests for Change (RFCs) to protect the integrity of the overall solution.
* Agile Team Integration: Work within a collaborative Agile environment, contributing your expertise while actively engaging in cross-functional duties and collective problem-solving.
We are looking for a candidate with proven expertise in:
* Infrastructure Design: Extensive knowledge of designing and implementing secure, highly resilient, and large-scale enterprise infrastructures.
* VMware expertise ( NSX )
* Client Engagement: Exceptional client-facing skills at a senior level, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas and strategies clearly to senior executives and technical audiences.
* Requirements Definition: Proven success in working directly with customers to define, elaborate, and translate high-level business needs into detailed infrastructure requirements.
* Delivery & Transition: Experience overseeing production implementations, ensuring successful project completion and smooth service transition (handover to operations).
* Agile Development: Practical experience in the development and delivery of infrastructure and software components using Agile Methodologies.
Benefits:
£85k+ Base ( £6k allowance + 10% DV bonus )
10% Bonus
Skill-up opportunites & progression
Paid certifications