Systems Architect

What you will do
Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform

The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient

Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements

The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap  

The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services

Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints.  

Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements.  

Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe

Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines

Support the Cloud Platform Architect to:
Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency

Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered.  

Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources

Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards

Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes

Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen

Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include:
Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery

Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required

Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required

What you will have
Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure

Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services

Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles

Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security

Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales

Ability to understand and translate business…