Infrastructure Architect
Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Location: Maidstone Area, Kent
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)
About the Role:
We’re seeking a skilled and hands-on Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join a dynamic technology team. This is a key role in shaping and delivering enterprise-level architecture solutions that support ambitious technology goals.
What You’ll Do:
As a Cloud Infrastructure Architect, you will:
- Collaborate with architecture and technology teams on governance and design standards.
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions architecture.
- Develop and maintain an integrated view of technology architecture using industry-standard frameworks and repeatable approaches.
- Lead technology assessments and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Provide consultancy and design support for internal projects.
- Drive maturity improvements within the architecture function.
- Own and maintain domain architecture standards.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in technology architecture and governance within enterprise-scale environments.
- Strong understanding of technology project lifecycles and software delivery processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Technical expertise in:
- Cloud: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, M365, Azure, Cloud Security, Azure DevOps
- Applications: .NET, MS Dynamics, SQL Server, SSRS, M365 Apps, Exchange, SharePoint, IIS, Apache
- Security: OWASP, Firewalls, ISO27001, Azure Security Benchmark, Microsoft Defender, zScaler
- Networking: Switches, Firewalls, ExpressRoute, MPLS, Routing Protocols, CASB, Azure FrontDoor
- Servers: VMware, Windows Server (2008–2025), Linux
- SDLC: Azure DevOps, IaC, Terraform
- Familiarity with TOGAF principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with financial systems is a plus.
What’s in It for You:
- Hybrid working model.
- Six weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Generous pension contributions.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programs.