Platform Infrastructure Architect Up to £80k

Are you a DV Cleared Infrastructure Architect looking to shape the next generation of secure, mission-critical technology platforms?

We're supporting a major defence technology programme seeking an experienced Infrastructure / Platform Architect to lead the design and transformation of complex enterprise environments supporting critical operational services.

This is a hands-on architecture role with responsibility for defining infrastructure strategy across Cloud, Virtualisation, Storage, Networking, Security and Platform Operations
. You'll play a key role in modernising legacy estates, driving cloud adoption, and designing resilient, highly available platforms operating within some of the UK's most secure environments.

• AWS and Azure Cloud Platforms
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture
• VMware, Hyper-V or KVM
• SAN/NAS & Backup/Recovery Solutions
• SDN, Network Security & Load Balancing
• Disaster Recovery & High Availability Design
• Infrastructure as Code & Modern Platform Engineering

We're looking for architects who can operate from strategic roadmap through to detailed technical design, influencing senior stakeholders while providing technical leadership across large-scale transformation programmes.

You’ll bring:

• Current DV Clearance (essential)
• Deep knowledge of cloud and hybrid architectures
• Expertise across compute, storage, networking and virtualisation
• Experience delivering infrastructure modernisation and migration programmes
• Strong understanding of security, compliance and resilience within highly regulated environments

This is an opportunity to architect secure platforms that underpin critical national capabilities while working with cutting‑edge technologies and some of the most complex infrastructure challenges in the UK.