Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure Architect

We are currently partnered with a Financial Services client who are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to drive the design and evolution of thier data centre and cloud platforms. This is a key role focused on delivering scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions while contributing to ongoing capability improvements.

The Role

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, providing architectural leadership across projects and shaping the future infrastructure strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design of infrastructure solutions, including high-level designs and architectural blueprints
Provide technical leadership across projects and act as the lead architect
Develop and maintain infrastructure strategy, standards, and best practices
Collaborate with engineering, security, and enterprise architecture teams
Contribute to product roadmaps, reference architectures, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure solutions align with architectural principles and security standards

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in infrastructure architecture within enterprise environments
Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred), data centres, and hosting technologies
Broad knowledge of networking, security, and risk management
Ability to clearly communicate complex solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working across architecture, engineering, and operations teams

Desirable Skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Virtualisation technologies and operating systems (Windows & Linux)
Hybrid cloud architecture design
Cloud security and third-party tooling evaluation
Storage, firewall technologies, and database platforms

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant technology discipline (or equivalent experience)
Industry certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP, CISM (or similar) are highly desirable
Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) is a plus
If you a re looking for an opportunity to utilise your experience in order to truly impact a business, then look no further.

Apply now to avoid disappointment!

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Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
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