Company: NIGEL WRIGHT GROUP
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job OverviewI 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.
Key Responsibilities -
Design and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure architectures (cloud, hybrid, and on-premise).
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Define infrastructure standards, patterns, and best practices.
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Lead infrastructure design for new systems and services, including integration with existing platforms.
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Collaborate with stakeholders across IT and business units to translate business requirements into infrastructure solutions.
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Develop documentation including architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and technical specifications.
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Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve resilience, performance, and cost-efficiency.
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Oversee implementation of disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high availability configurations.
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Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data privacy requirements.
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Guide and mentor infrastructure engineers and support teams.
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Engage in incident and problem management as an escalation point.
RequirementsEssential: -
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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7+ years in infrastructure engineering with at least 3 years in an architecture or design role.
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Strong experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
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In-depth knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, and security concepts.
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Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
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Hands-on experience with monitoring tools, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Ability to create and present detailed architectural documentation and reports.
Desirable: -
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Azure Architect).
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Experience in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare).
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Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
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Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks.
What they Offer -
Competitive salary and bonus package
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Flexible working arrangements (hybrid or remote options)
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Professional development and certification opportunities
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Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
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A collaborative and innovative work environment
