Network Data Center and Cloud Architect

Iag Gbs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic and technical leader as a Network Data Center and Cloud Solutions Architect. This role is pivotal in designing and managing network infrastructure, driving innovation, and optimizing processes to align with business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that network solutions meet high standards of quality and performance. Join a dynamic environment focused on sustainable transformation and enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension

Performance Bonuses

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in network architecture and cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco DC Technologies and AWS/Azure networking.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance network solutions.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive network strategy aligned with business goals.

Skills

Network Architecture

Data Centre Technologies

Cloud Solutions

Agile Delivery Methodologies

Vendor Management

Education

Degree in relevant field

Professional certifications (CCIE, AWS, Azure)

Tools

Cisco Technologies

Broadcom

SolarWinds

LogicMonitor

Juniper

Job description

We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world’s leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky.

With a diverse workforce spread across four countries, IAG GBS provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering finance, procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the GBS centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation and economies of scale.

IAG Tech’s vision is to increase shareholder value, accelerate business performance, delight customers, enable employees, and protect our business through the innovative and agile use of technology and data.

Job Description

The Network Data Center and Cloud Solutions Architect is a strategic and technical leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing IAG’s network infrastructure. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategy. The Network Solutions Data Center and Cloud Architect is responsible for driving innovation, optimizing processes, and enhancing the overall network infrastructure by designing and positioning optimal network architectures inline with IAG’s business goals.

Accountabilities

1. Network Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive network strategy aligned with business goals and technology trends. Collaborate with senior leadership to define network architecture roadmaps and provide guidance on technology investments.
2. Network Design & Implementation: Design, configure, and maintain high-performance network solutions, including LANs, WANs, data centres, and cloud-based networks. Provide advisory to the implementation of network projects, ensuring they meet quality, security, and performance standards.
3. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and change logs.
4. Problem Resolution: Work with operational teams post-incident to address, where appropriate, architectural concerns that affect in-life network stability.
5. Vendor Interactions: Work with 3rd party suppliers to support network requirements, including evaluating, selecting, provisioning, and maintenance.
6. Communication and Collaboration: Communicate and collaborate with our managed service partners and their engineers. Communicate network solutions to both technical and non-technical employees.

This role may require travel and working from multiple sites/locations.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Professional certifications such as CCIE, AWS, or Azure
• Extensive experience in network architecture, data centre technologies, and cloud solutions
• Strong knowledge of Cisco DC Technologies (ACI, EVPN), Catalyst Center Architecture, and AWS/Azure networking topologies
• Demonstrable experience with vendor technologies including Broadcom, SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, Cisco, and Juniper
• Senior-level IT leadership experience in a complex global organisation
• Proven ability to develop and implement network strategies aligned with business goals
• Experience in promoting innovative ways of working, particularly in agile delivery methodologies

Additional Information

Benefits:
The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry, working in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We aim to provide all our people with a work/life balance, as well as the many benefits offered by a global organisation, including health insurance, pension, and performance bonuses.

Diversity and Inclusion:
IAG Tech is part of the IAG GBS organisation, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that we can only deliver the required business outcomes if we have a thriving community of technology professionals. Together we strive to become the very best at what we do.

We focus on making Tech a great place to work, with a community that we feel proud to belong to. To help make this a reality, our people strategy focuses on six key domains: Engagement, Talent Management, Reward and Recognition, Performance Management, Learning and Development and Culture.

We understand the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace to deliver this strategy – everyone should feel part of our team. We want to foster an inclusive workplace, celebrate individuality and embrace differences so that everyone in IAG Tech can achieve their goals and ambitions, regardless of their personal circumstances or background.

As a Group, IAG has an ambition that 40% of senior management roles are held by women by 2025. IAG Tech fully supports that ambition, and we are working to help make it a reality. With this in mind, we have set ourselves the challenging target of recruiting 50% female colleagues by 2030.