Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Clearwater People Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join a team working on cloud-first transformation projects. This hybrid role is based in the Kent office 2 days per week. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders for strategic solutions architecture and improving the architecture function. Candidates should have proven experience in technology architecture, effective communication skills, and technical expertise in cloud services such as Azure and M365. Strong organizational skills are also essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technology architecture and governance.
• Strong knowledge of software delivery lifecycles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide strategic solutions architecture.
• Manage technology assessments and compliance requirements.
• Provide consultancy and support for internal projects.

Skills

Technology architecture

Governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Tools

Azure

M365

Terraform

.NET

SQL Server

Azure DevOps

TOGAF

Job description

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 for the Cloud Infrastructure Architect

• 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 for the Cloud Infrastructure Architect

• 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.

The Cloud Infrastructure Architect will have Technical expertise in:

• 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 (Apply online only , Linux.
• SDLC: Azure DevOps, IaC, Terraform.
• Experience with TOGAF
• Strong analysis and business analysis skills

Please apply as directed!