Infrastructure Architect - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services organization seeks an Infrastructure Architect to deliver IT solutions for defense, government, and public sector clients. This role involves creating comprehensive architecture documentation, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with network standards, offering a daily rate of £600.

Responsibilities

• Deliver documented architecture for ICT capability including hosting and desktop infrastructure.
• Produce detailed network schematics using Visio.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Engage stakeholders for design approval.
• Monitor, track, and report on progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement required architecture.
• Identify and propose efficiency improvements.
• Work with the test team to validate test plans.

Skills

Knowledge of MOD ICT and network standards

Familiarity with MOD documentation standards

Technical expertise in VMware

Technical expertise in Linux

Technical expertise in Microsoft Windows

Privileged Access Management

Auditing and Logging policies

Backup and storage systems

IP networking

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a fully certified professional services organisation established in 2013, delivering IT excellence to defence, government, and public sector clients across the UK. With extensive expertise in deploying networking and data solutions within highly regulated environments, the firm specialises in Networks & Communications, Data Solutions, and Performance Management.

They are currently seeking for a skilled Infrastructure Architect to join the growing team. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a documented architecture for an ICT capability, covering hosting elements and desktop infrastructure with completed high-level designs.
• Produce detailed high-level and low-level network schematics (using Visio).
• Prepare documentation to describe the system comprehensively and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Engage stakeholders to gain approval for the proposed design.
• Monitor, track, and report on progress for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to fully understand and implement the required architecture.
• Identify and propose efficiency and process improvements.
• Work with the test team to develop and validate test plans.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of MOD ICT and network standards.
• Familiarity with MOD documentation standards.
• Technical expertise in:
• VMware.
• Linux.
• Microsoft Windows (including Active Directory, RDS, and Group Policy).
• Privileged Access Management.
• Auditing, and Logging policies.
• Backup and storage systems.
• IP networking.

IR35 Determination:

• Outside IR35

Duration:

• Contract-only
• 6 months

Location:

• Min 4 days per week at the client location (Farnborough or Bristol, Bristol preferred)

Salary/Day Rate:

• £600 per day