IT Infrastructure Architect

Sept 2017 Branding; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CLS is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to lead multiple IT delivery projects, crafting High Level Design documentation and providing technical direction across delivery and test teams.

The role supports enterprise roadmaps for evolving infrastructure, with focus on Microsoft tech, Linux, data centre and cloud, and strong networking/security skills. Collaboration across distributed teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Business, Finance, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant IT Architecture certification (TOGAF, CITA, RHCA) or accreditations (VMWare, Cisco or Juniper) beneficial.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality High Level Design documentation for complex infrastructure solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to IT delivery and test teams during implementation.
• Support development of infrastructure road maps aligning current and future portfolios.

Skills

Microsoft Technologies

Red Hat Linux

Data Centre & Cloud

Enterprise networking

VPN services

IT Security

Load Balancing

Education

Bachelor/Master in Business, Finance, CS or related

Tools

TOGAF

VMware

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

CLS helps clients navigate the changing FX marketplace – reducing risk and creating efficiencies. Our extensive network and deep market intelligence enable CLS specialists to lead the development of standardized solutions to real market problems. Our innovative, forward-looking products make the trading process faster, easier, safer

and more cost-effective – empowering our clients’ success.

Job purpose

To act as an Infrastructure Architect on a variety of internal and external IT delivery projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Produce high quality High Level Design documentation describing technical systems solutions, providing overall design direction and recommendations for resolution of complex technical issues
• Provide technical leadership and direction to the IT delivery and test teams throughout implementation phases
• Support the Enterprise Architects in the development of infrastructure road maps to support the evolution of the technical and digital portfolios from current to future state

Experience

Key knowledge, skills and experience required for the role:

• Strong technical knowledge including Microsoft Technologies, Red Hat Linux, Data Centre and Cloud, Enterprise networking, WAN/LAN/WLAN, Routing, Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAN optimization, Proxy, VPN services, Load Balancing, IT Security
• Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions
• Knowledge of networking, storage and server hardware configuration and design

Additionally the successful candidate will demonstrate the following personal characteristics:

• Possess strong interpersonal and influencing skills with good stakeholder engagement
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Leadership, stakeholder management and line management skills
• Ability to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and tight timelines

Qualifications / certifications

• Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant IT Architecture certification (TOGAF, CITA, RHCA etc) or accreditations (VMWare, Cisco or Juniper) beneficial.