Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Clearwater People Solutions; East Malling; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to support cloud transformation projects. This hybrid role requires presence in the Kent office two days a week. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic architecture solutions, improve technology maturity, and oversee compliance. Key technical expertise includes Azure, .NET, and extensive knowledge in security practices. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are a must-have for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technology architecture and governance.
• Strong knowledge of software delivery lifecycles.
• Ability to adapt technical explanations for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic solutions architecture for technology.
• Develop integrated views of the Technology architecture.
• Own program of technology assessments and compliance requirements.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Tools

Azure

.NET

SQL Server

Terraform

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is currently recruiting for a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join the team to work across a range of cloud first transformation projects. This is a hybrid based role with the need to be in the Kent office 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technology and Business Stakeholders to provide strategic solutions architecture.
• Work to develop an integrated view of the Technology architecture, using repeatable approaches, cohesive framework, and available industry standard techniques.
• Own and manage program of Technology assessments and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal projects to provide consultancy, support and solutions designs.
• Improve maturity of the Architecture function alongside the existing team.
• Responsible for relevant Domain Architecture Standards.

Key Experience

• Proven experience in technology architecture, governance, and delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Strong knowledge of technology project and software delivery lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain technical solutions clearly to stakeholders at all levels, adapting the level of detail to suit the audience.
• Strong organizational, administration and time management skills.

Technical Expertise

• Cloud: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, M365, Azure, Cloud Security, Azure DevOps.
• Applications: .NET, MS Dynamics, SQL Server, SSRS, M365 Apps, Exchange, SharePoint, IIS, Apache.
• Security: OWASP, Firewalls, ISO27001, Azure Security Benchmark, Microsoft Defender, zScaler.
• Networking: Switches, Firewalls, ExpressRoute, MPLS, Routing Protocols, CASB, Azure FrontDoor.
• Servers: VMware, Windows Server, Linux.
• SDLC: Azure DevOps, IaC, Terraform.
• Experience with TOGAF.
• Strong analysis and business analysis skills.

Please apply as directed.