Salary: £40,000 - 49,000 per year Requirements: Strong technical foundation (5-10 years) with readiness to step into a first architecture role. Broad infrastructure expertise across virtualization, compute, storage, cloud (Azure), databases (SQL/Oracle), backup, monitoring, and patching. IT security knowledge applicable to infrastructure and solution design. Technical leadership experience on programmes and projects. Stakeholder management & ability to build consensus across diverse technologies. Understanding of OT environments (e.g., ISA-95, OG-86, IEC 62443). Responsibilities: Lead the creation and execution of global cloud, database, and data center strategies aligned to transformation and cost-optimization goals. Drive continuous improvement using options analysis to prioritize work based on value, relevance, and future-fit across the estate. Maintain a capability-level view to identify overlaps, gaps, and opportunities for consolidation, innovation, and simplification. Produce and maintain key architecture artefacts (e.g., As-Is views, roadmaps, target/reference architectures, HLDs) and represent architecture in governance forums. Ensure compliance with technical governance, data security, and regulatory requirements, conducting risk analysis and defining mitigation strategies. Act as a trusted advisor, facilitating technical discussions, clearly communicating architectures, and promoting reusable architecture assets across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technologies: Architect Azure Cloud Oracle SQL Security Support PLC More: We are Johnson Matthey, a global leader with over 200 years of history, dedicated to accelerating the transition to net zero. As an Infrastructure Architect, you will play a crucial role in shaping our global infrastructure and operations strategy. We offer a supportive hybrid and flexible working environment, fair and competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits including retirement savings, life and disability insurance, and fitness discounts. Inclusivity is central to our values, and we foster an environment where diverse perspectives can thrive. Join us to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment! last updated 6 week of 2026