Infrastructure Architect (Tyne And Wear)

Job Overview

I am seeking a skilled and strategic Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and oversee my clients core IT infrastructure. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our IT environment, including cloud and on-premise systems. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, architecture design skills, and a strong understanding of business needs.

Salary: £70,000

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure architectures (cloud, hybrid, and on-premise).
• Define infrastructure standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Lead infrastructure design for new systems and services, including integration with existing platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT and business units to translate business requirements into infrastructure solutions.
• Develop documentation including architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve resilience, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Oversee implementation of disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high availability configurations.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data privacy requirements.
• Guide and mentor infrastructure engineers and support teams.
• Engage in incident and problem management as an escalation point.

Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years in infrastructure engineering with at least 3 years in an architecture or design role.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, and security concepts.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to create and present detailed architectural documentation and reports.

Desirable:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Azure Architect).
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks.

What they Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid or remote options)
• Professional development and certification opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• A collaborative and innovative work environment