Infrastructure Architect

Tiger Resourcing Group; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Maidstone is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Architect. This role involves collaborating on design standards, ensuring compliance, and providing consultancy for projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in technology architecture and cloud services, with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, six weeks of annual leave, generous pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Six weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technology architecture and governance within enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong understanding of technology project lifecycles and software delivery processes.
• Familiarity with TOGAF principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architecture and technology teams on governance and design standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions architecture.
• Lead technology assessments and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Technology architecture governance

Communication and stakeholder management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Azure

Terraform

.NET

SQL Server

Windows Server

VMware

Job description

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Location : Maidstone Area, Kent

Salary : Up to £85,000 per annum

Contract : Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

About the Role :

We’re seeking a skilled and hands‑on Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join a dynamic technology team. This is a key role in shaping and delivering enterprise‑level architecture solutions that support ambitious technology goals.

What You’ll Do :

As a Cloud Infrastructure Architect, you will :

• Collaborate with architecture and technology teams on governance and design standards.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions architecture.
• Develop and maintain an integrated view of technology architecture using industry‑standard frameworks and repeatable approaches.
• Lead technology assessments and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Provide consultancy and design support for internal projects.
• Drive maturity improvements within the architecture function.
• Own and maintain domain architecture standards.

What We’re Looking For :

• Proven experience in technology architecture and governance within enterprise‑scale environments.
• Strong understanding of technology project lifecycles and software delivery processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• 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
• Familiarity with TOGAF principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with financial systems is a plus.

What’s in It for You :

• Hybrid working model.
• Six weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programs.