Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Noir Consulting; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Architect to help shape cloud strategy and architecture. This hybrid role based in Kent involves defining governance and designing secure solutions across various platforms like Azure, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in cloud architecture, strong knowledge of Terraform and Azure DevOps, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000 annually along with generous holidays and development opportunities.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Strong development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven architecture delivery across Azure, cloud infrastructure, and security.
• Strong knowledge of Terraform, Azure DevOps, VMware, and SQL Server.
• Experience working within governed environments using TOGAF.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern cloud and infrastructure architecture using Azure, Azure DevOps, and Terraform.
• Design enterprise solutions across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, .NET, SQL Server, and VMware.
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant architectures.
• Lead architectural assessments, standards, and governance aligned to TOGAF and security best practice.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Azure

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Security

VMware

SQL Server

TOGAF

Job description

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Cloud Infrastructure Architect – Enterprise Technology – Kent (Hybrid)

(Tech stack: Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Azure, M365, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, .NET, SQL Server, VMware, Security, Terraform, Azure DevOps, TOGAF)

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join a large-scale, enterprise technology environment undergoing significant transformation. This role is central to shaping cloud strategy, governance, and infrastructure architecture across a complex organisation with real-world impact.

You’ll work alongside a highly capable Architecture function, helping to design secure, scalable solutions across Azure, M365, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, while influencing standards, roadmaps, and delivery at scale.

What you’ll do

As a Cloud Infrastructure Architect, you will:

• Define and govern cloud and infrastructure architecture using Azure, Azure DevOps, and Terraform.

• Design enterprise solutions across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, .NET, SQL Server, and VMware.

• Partner with technology and business stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant architectures.

• Lead architectural assessments, standards, and governance aligned to TOGAF and security best practice.

(Tech stack in daily use: Azure, M365, Security, Terraform, Azure DevOps)

Who you’ll be

We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect with strong enterprise experience and a hands‑on mindset. You’ll bring:

• Proven architecture delivery across Azure, cloud infrastructure, and security.

• Strong knowledge of Terraform, Azure DevOps, VMware, and SQL Server.

• Experience working within governed environments using TOGAF.

• The ability to clearly communicate complex technical solutions.

(Core technologies: Azure, M365, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Security)

What’s in it for you

All Cloud Infrastructure Architect roles come with:

• Salary up to £85,000 per annum.

• Permanent role, 35 hours per week, hybrid working (Kent‑based).

• Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays.

• Excellent pension and strong development opportunities.

• The chance to work on enterprise‑scale cloud architecture using Azure, Terraform, and Azure DevOps.

Location: Kent / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Reference: IJ130

Location: Kent (Hybrid working available)
Contract: Permanent, Full‑Time
Reference: 66566