Infrastructure Architect

JR United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Architect to design and oversee robust IT infrastructures. This pivotal role will ensure the stability and security of both cloud and on-premise systems, while collaborating with various stakeholders to translate business needs into effective infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and architectural design skills, along with a strong grasp of business requirements. Join a collaborative and innovative work environment that values professional development and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus package

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years in infrastructure engineering with 3 years in architecture or design role.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure architectures.
• Lead infrastructure design for new systems and services, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Networking

Virtualization

Storage

Security Concepts

Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Monitoring Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

DevOps Practices

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Relevant Certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Azure Architect)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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I am seeking a skilled and strategic Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and oversee my clients core IT infrastructure. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our IT environment, including cloud and on-premise systems. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, architecture design skills, and a strong understanding of business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure architectures (cloud, hybrid, and on-premise).
• Define infrastructure standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Lead infrastructure design for new systems and services, including integration with existing platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT and business units to translate business requirements into infrastructure solutions.
• Develop documentation including architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve resilience, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Oversee implementation of disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high availability configurations.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data privacy requirements.
• Guide and mentor infrastructure engineers and support teams.
• Engage in incident and problem management as an escalation point.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years in infrastructure engineering with at least 3 years in an architecture or design role.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, and security concepts.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to create and present detailed architectural documentation and reports.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Azure Architect).
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks.

What they Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid or remote options)
• Professional development and certification opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• A collaborative and innovative work environment