IT Infrastructure Architect – Volkswagen Group UK Ltd
Full‑time permanent role in Group IT. Reporting to the Enterprise Architecture Manager, the candidate will lead infrastructure solutions across networks, desktops, mobile devices and distributed platforms, ensuring alignment with strategic requirements.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical lead on multiple IT projects.
* Propose and implement infrastructure solutions across a variety of platforms.
* Maintain a comprehensive infrastructure roadmap aligned with business goals, technology trends and operational requirements.
* Work closely with stakeholders to articulate ideas, recommendations and solutions across all organisational levels.
Qualifications
* Broad deep understanding of the IT industry, technology and trends in infrastructure dimensions: network, servers, hosting, data storage, cloud.
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
* Highly motivated, strong time‑management, works independently or as part of a team.
* Logical thinker with strong analytical skills.
* Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and strong technical leadership and governance experience.
* Experience with cloud platforms & infrastructure (AWS, Microsoft Azure – IaaS & PaaS).
* Experience with Microsoft stack: O365, Azure AD, AD, Windows Server, SCCM, Windows Client.
* Experience with Cisco network technologies.
* Experience managing and working with third‑party suppliers.
Benefits
Competitive salary, cars for employees and family members, discretionary bonus, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4× life assurance, health and wellbeing support, extensive flexible benefits.
About Group IT
In Group IT we have an inclusive culture built on diversity, difference and friendship that inspires us all. What really sets us apart is how we work – not how many vehicles we sell. We learn from each other, encourage each other and regularly challenge each other to think differently. Our people have a true passion for what they do and a genuine desire to go further for customers, giving their careers real momentum.
The automotive industry is transforming. The rise of EVs, increased connectivity, shared mobility, changing customer expectations and the technological revolution bring new challenges. Group IT delivers innovative solutions, maintains applications and optimises security. We are responsible for projects across Volkswagen Group UK, so the work is varied and challenging, providing many opportunities to broaden skills and take on more initiatives.
With six big brands under one roof, each with its own history and innovations, we’ve created some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. Here you’ll discover opportunities, explore ideas and tackle challenges that you won’t find elsewhere. We aim to deliver sustainable mobility for generations to come while keeping the customer and their changing demands at the heart of everything we do.
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
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