Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Charities Aid Foundation; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Kings Hill is seeking a motivated Cloud Infrastructure Architect. This key role focuses on technology architecture and governance, requiring proven experience in delivering enterprise-scale solutions. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with technology and business stakeholders, and possess strong organisational and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000, with hybrid working options and generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Range of development opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contribution options

Social impact benefit schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working in Technology as an Architect.
• Experience in delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Transferable skills related to technology architecture.

Responsibilities

• Work on Technology Architecture and governance.
• Provide strategic technology solutions architecture.
• Manage technology assessments and compliance requirements.

Skills

Proven experience in technology architecture

Strong knowledge of technology project and software delivery lifecycles

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to explain technical solutions clearly

Strong troubleshooting and problem management skills

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

VMware

Job description

Job title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Job reference number: IJ130

Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week

Location: Kings Hill-based (Kent) with hybrid working

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum

CAF are looking for a motivated and hands‑on Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join our busy and energetic Technology department and this role is a key to helping us delivery on our technology aspirations.

What you’ll do

At CAF, every one of us contributes to our impact, and as an Infrastructure Architect you too will play an integral part in what we do. At CAF we take IT very seriously and run an enterprise level operation. We have created an amazing and talented team that we’re proud of and are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect who can inspire and support people to deliver change even when the going gets tough.

We have some very exciting challenges and believe only by working together will we be successful. Together we are stronger than our individual parts.

• Work with the Architecture Team and wider department on all matters relating to Technology Architecture and governance.
• 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.

Who you’ll be

This role is for you if you have experience of working in Technology as an Architect role or have relevant transferable skills and are keen to make a difference to society. We are looking for:

• 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 organisational, administration and time management skills.

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 (2008‑2025), Linux.
• SDLC: Azure DevOps, IaC, Terraform.
• Experience with TOGAF.
• Strong analysis and business analysis skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem management skills.
• Experience of financial systems.
• High energy level and ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously.

What’s in it for you

At CAF you will receive:

• Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow.
• Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
• A range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth.
• Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options.
• Social impact benefit schemes.

Who we are

At Charities Aid Foundation we accelerate social progress by providing essential connections between donors, charities and communities. We safeguard and deliver vital donations, offer expert advisory services and financial products to donors and charities, and provide tailored charity banking through our award‑winning bank CAF Bank.

Our purpose is to enable a better landscape for giving and a fair and sustainable future for all.

Diversity and inclusion

We know that the more diverse and inclusive our organisation becomes, the more creative, effective and impactful we will be. Our aim is for our workforce to represent the society we serve, and we have embarked upon an ambitious pathway to achieve this.

We want to attract, retain and develop the best of talent at all levels, and provide a leading and great place to work, where every voice matters.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 9 January 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

We welcome applications from everyone who feels they meet the criteria, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital, veteran or parental status.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to be considered as part of the Disability Confident Scheme.

To apply for this role you must be able to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK.