Infrastructure Architect - VCP - DV Cleared

LA International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect with Active DV clearance to deliver secure, scalable enterprise infrastructure solutions. You will work with senior stakeholders, security specialists, service architects, and third-party suppliers throughout the delivery lifecycle.

The role emphasizes customer-facing engagement, architectural leadership, and alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have active DV clearance.
• VCP experience is essential.
• Strong customer-facing experience with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience defining infrastructure requirements directly with customers.
• Proven track record delivering production infrastructure implementations to service transition.
• Experience designing infrastructure solutions compliant with security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure, highly resilient infrastructure architectures.
• Own the technical delivery of infrastructure proposals from design through to implementation.
• Work closely with customers to define infrastructure requirements and technical solutions.
• Ensure architectural solutions align with customer strategy and business objectives.
• Collaborate with security, service, engineering, and project delivery teams.
• Manage technical change requests and third-party supplier activities.
• Support successful project delivery, service transition, and operational readiness.
• Promote Agile delivery practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the architecture function.

Skills

VCP experience

Secure infrastructure design

Customer-facing

Agile delivery

Windows enterprise administration

Stakeholder management

Tools

PowerShell

Group Policy (GPO)

Job description

Infrastructure Architect - VCP

Must have an Active DV Clearance

You will work closely with senior customer stakeholders, technical teams, security specialists, service architects, and third-party suppliers throughout the full delivery lifecycle. The position is ideal for an experienced Infrastructure Architect with strong customer-facing skills and a proven track record delivering secure enterprise infrastructure solutions.

Infrastructure Architect Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure, highly resilient infrastructure architectures.
• Own the technical delivery of infrastructure proposals from design through to implementation.
• Work closely with customers to define infrastructure requirements and technical solutions.
• Ensure architectural solutions align with customer strategy and business objectives.
• Collaborate with security, service, engineering, and project delivery teams.
• Manage technical change requests and third-party supplier activities.
• Support successful project delivery, service transition, and operational readiness.
• Promote Agile delivery practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the architecture function.

Infrastructure Architect Skills and Experience

• Experience within VCP is essential
• Extensive experience designing and implementing secure, large-scale enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Experience defining infrastructure requirements directly with customers.
• Proven track record delivering production infrastructure implementations through to successful service transition.
• Experience designing infrastructure solutions that comply with security standards and best practice.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows enterprise administration, including GPO, Registry, WMI, PowerShell, Windows Update, patch management, and Windows Installer technologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.