Salary: £67,000 - 107,000 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 centre 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: At Johnson Matthey, we are proud to have a history spanning over 200 years and to play our part in accelerating the transition to net zero. As an Infrastructure Architect, youll be crucial in shaping our global infrastructure and operations strategy, which directly supports our mission as a leader in sustainable technologies. We offer a fair and competitive salary, hybrid and flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement savings, medical plans, and fitness discounts. Inclusivity is central to our values, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued. last updated 4 week of 2026