Infra Architect (Cloud Migration & Security)

Xoriant; England; Hybrid; GBP 110,700 - 147,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect with a strong background in Cloud and Data Centre technologies. This role involves designing high level solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and relevant industry certifications. Additionally, the position offers hybrid working arrangements with a contract duration of over six months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience Architecting Infrastructure solutions.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure concepts, principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Author High Level Solution Design and Conceptual Architectures.
• Design solutions based on requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to team members.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Data Centre technologies

Networking design

Risk management

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in technology discipline

Tools

AWS

Windows and Linux Operating systems

Job description

Canary Wharf, UK

Hybrid (2 days a week)

Inside IR35 contract (6+ Months)

Job Overview

The Infrastructure Architect plays a key role in possessing broad knowledge in Data Centre, Cloud Infrastructure & Platforms, with a focus on capability enhancements and continuous improvement. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the design meet our architectural principles and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Author High Level Solution Design, Solutions Overview and Conceptual Architectures.
• Design and architect solutions based on technical and business requirements.
• Develop and document architecture blueprints and best practices.
• Act as a lead Architecture on projects
• Contribute to the development & management of Infrastructure Strategy
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Architecture within org.
• Contribute to product roadmaps & reference architectures
• Experience in Architecture
• Strong Experience in Cloud platforms, Data Centre and hosting technologies
• Ability to communicate solutions to other stakeholders
• Broad knowledge of Networks & Security
• Good knowledge of Risk management
• Work closely with other architecture disciplines including Enterprise, Application and Security, as well Engineering and Operations
• Provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Identify & recommend opportunities for efficiency.
• Stay updated on new features and capabilities & best practices.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage diversity.
• Share knowledge with the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience Architecting Infrastructure solutions.
• Industry recognized certifications (such as Togaf, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) in conjunction with application in previous roles are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure concepts, principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in IaC (nice to have)
• Knowledge of Compute virtualization and hypervisors.
• Knowledge of Operating systems (Windows and Linux) & Database Technologies
• Knowledge of networking design and principles in both public cloud and traditional data center
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures.
• Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement AWS offerings.
• Knowledge of 3rd party storage and firewall desired.
• Knowledge of cloud security.

Qualifications and certifications

• Degree in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent)
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, SABSA, or equivalent.
• Deep expertise in risk management frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, and SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls.
• Experience with cloud security solutions and services