Cloud & Infrastructure Architect

SSE PLC; Reading, Langstone; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Flexible First options

Wellbeing benefits including online GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Cloud and Infrastructure Architect to drive major change across IT and OT. You will design artefacts, define roadmaps, and create reusable patterns while collaborating with internal teams and vendors.

The role focuses on secure, scalable architectures across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments, with flexible First options and a strong emphasis on delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in either a design or infrastructure implementation role.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and hybrid deployments.
• Understanding of TOGAF or Zachman frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and business-focused approach to requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce architecture artefacts for BAU and project changes across multiple business areas.
• Define and maintain technology roadmaps aligned to IT strategy.
• Create reference architectures and reusable infrastructure service designs.
• Translate requirements into secure, scalable architecture solutions.

Skills

Cloud & Infrastructure understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Architecture design

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Reading/Forbury Place, Havant/Penner Road,

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

We are looking for a Cloud and Infrastructure Architect to become a critical part of the team helping to deliver major change and transformation for our business customers. The role will support technical design activities across the context of both IT and OT.

You will

• Produce high- and low-level architecture design artefacts for BAU and project change activities across multiple business areas.
• Define and maintain GTS technology roadmaps aligned to ABC model across IT and OT, supporting overall wider IT strategy.
• Create and maintain architecture patterns, reference architectures, and reusable infrastructure service designs.
• Translate functional and non-functional business requirements into effective, secure, and scalable architecture solutions.
• Collaborate with architecture teams, third-party providers, and stakeholders. As a trusted advisor supporting delivery, mentoring, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You Have

• Previous experience of operating in either a design or infrastructure implementation role.
• Good understanding of Cloud and Infrastructure technologies across both IT and OT environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms, with experience of designing or implementing solutions for on-premise, off-premise, and hybrid deployments.
• An understand of architecture frameworks and/or development methods such as TOGAF or Zachman
• Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a pragmatic, business-focused approach to enabling requirements.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.