Technical Architect - AWS

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology group is seeking a Technical Architect with a strong background in disaster recovery and cloud solutions. The role involves designing technical infrastructures, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in AWS and modern security architectures. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to innovate in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience as a Technical/Cloud Architect focusing on AWS solutions.
• Strong technical knowledge across operating systems, data centres, edge computing, IaaC, networking, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Innovate infrastructure, edge, and cloud solutions; design technical blueprints.
• Lead teams as SME for Technical Architecture and participate in Agile Squads.
• Bridge business requirements with IS/IT Architecture solutions.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

Cloud Solutions

Agile Project Management

Cybersecurity

Technical Architecture

Education

Enterprise Architecture Certification

TOGAF Foundations Training

Tools

JIRA

Cisco Networking

VMWare

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Technical Architect with extensive experience in infrastructure and disaster recovery

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Technical Architect - AWS

Technical Architect with Disaster Recovery expertise to join my client, an internationally renowned high-technology group. As the Technical Architect, you will help design the organisation's technical infrastructure, both on-premise and in cloud computing architecture and strategy. You will also contribute to the Enterprise Architecture strategy and serve as a domain lead for SLS hosting and the technical infrastructure environment.

Technical Architect responsibilities:

• Innovate infrastructure, edge, and cloud solutions; design technical blueprints—Schema, High-level, Low-Level Designs.
• Lead teams as SME for Technical Architecture and participate in Agile Squads.
• Partner with Operations, Information Security, and Compliance; assess ROI and manage cost forecasting in designs.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks and policies is beneficial.
• Bridge business requirements with IS/IT Architecture solutions.
• Translate technical information effectively for non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential skills required for the role include:

• Experience with edge computing, hybrid cloud, and on-premise design to accelerate cloud adoption and reduce on-premise infrastructure needs.
• Expertise in Disaster Recovery solutions and architecting highly available solutions on-premise and in the cloud.
• Monitor and evaluate performance, scalability, security, and reliability of IT solutions; recommend improvements.
• Stay updated on IT industry trends and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Strong knowledge of modern security architectures including SD-WAN, CASB, SASE, and firewall technologies.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies, including JIRA Kanban.
• Strong technical knowledge across operating systems, data centres, edge computing, IaaC, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Experience or understanding of legacy IT systems to facilitate cloud transformation, including cloud security expertise.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in a large manufacturing organization.
• Over 5 years of experience as a Technical/Cloud Architect focusing on AWS solutions.

Training and certification:

• Enterprise Architecture certification is required; TOGAF Foundations training is preferred.
• Mandatory certifications include one of the following: Networking (Cisco), Next-Generation Firewall, VMWare or other Hypervisor certificates.
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, CEH, AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Associate, Storage on Dell or NetApp, NG Firewall, and advanced Networking (e.g., CCNP).

Please get in touch initially with your CV and rate expectations for more information on this superb position.

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