Senior Enterprise Architect

TNS Inc.; Sheffield; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacations

401K plan with company match

Résumé du poste

TNS Inc. is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect – Network & Public Cloud to lead enterprise-wide network and cloud architectures across global operations.

You will drive strategy, governance and implementation, aligning with business objectives while partnering with Operations, business units and external partners. The role emphasizes migration to public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), integration with private/on-prem environments, and the establishment of architecture standards and

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting large-scale network and cloud transformations.
• Deep expertise in AWS, Azure and Google Cloud platforms and hybrid cloud.
• Strong enterprise network design including routing, switching, security, and automation.

Responsabilités

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks and standards for global network and cloud domains.
• Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for physical, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Advise with Product, Project, and Engineering on cloud adoption and network modernization.
• Oversee solution evaluation, vendor selection, and customization for network and cloud technologies.
• Ensure testing, certification and security compliance for network and cloud releases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Architecture and Engineering teams.
• Own documentation, governance, and lifecycle management for enterprise network and cloud solutions.

Connaissances

Public cloud expertise

Enterprise network design

Hybrid/multi-cloud

Security & compliance

DevOps practices

Scripting & automation

Documentation & governance

Vendor evaluation

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Outils

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Jenkins

Git

Description du poste

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

Overview

The Senior Enterprise Architect – Network & Public Cloud is a strategic leadership role responsible for the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise-wide network and public cloud architectures. This position will drive the development and adoption of innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, individual business units, and external partners to define and execute scalable, secure, and cost-effective network and cloud strategies. The role encompasses oversight of migration activities to public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), integration with private cloud and on-premises environments, and the establishment of architecture standards and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks and standards for global network and cloud domains. Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for physical, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Advise and consult with Product, Project, and Engineering teams on cloud adoption, network modernization, and digital transformation. Oversee solution evaluation, vendor selection, and customization for network and cloud technologies. Ensure rigorous testing, certification, and security compliance for all network and cloud releases. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Architecture and Engineering teams. Own documentation, governance, and lifecycle management for enterprise network and cloud solutions.

Essential Skills

Proven experience architecting and leading large-scale network and cloud transformation initiatives. Deep expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud architectures. Strong background in enterprise network design, including routing, switching, security, and automation. Ability to establish and enforce design patterns, standards, and best practices for cloud and network solutions. Experience with network automation, orchestration, and DevOps methodologies (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Jenkins, Git, etc.). Advanced knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, etc.) and security frameworks. Experience with cloud-based load balancing, monitoring, alerting, and logging. Expertise in platform security, governance, and compliance (SCPs, IAM, data protection). Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience in vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and solution customization. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

Qualifications

Desirable Skills Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, Google Cloud Architect, CCIE/CCNP, JNCIE/JNCIP, NSE Level 4/5/6/7. Experience with AAA, Tacacs+, Radius, CA/PKI, and enterprise identity management. Familiarity with Voice over IP, wireless, and data center technologies (Cisco Nexus, Arista, Juniper). Experience with Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Knowledge of cloud-native services, microservices, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). Experience with CloudFormation, ARM templates, and other cloud provisioning tools. Ability to automate using scripting languages and vendor-specific tools (Arista Cloudvision, Cisco DNA Center).

Salary

For this role in the US, we anticipate paying $140,000k - $180,000K. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Benefits

TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.

Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a global team. Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

With employees based in 21 countries around the world, TNS is a leading global provider of data communication and interoperability services to diverse industries, such as retail, banking, payment processing, telecommunications and the financial markets. TNS’ services extend to over 60 countries and we deliver mission critical solutions to many Fortune 500 companies. TNS employees play a vital role in the delivery of our services and we recognize them as our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and benefit packages, and due to the global nature of our business we can offer opportunities to relocate to different locations, if your personal circumstances change.