Infrastructure Architect

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Location : Maidstone Area, Kent

Salary : Up to £85,000 per annum

Contract : Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

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.

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.

• Proven experience in technology architecture and governance within enterprise‑scale environments.
• Strong understanding of technology project life cycles 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 Dev Ops
• Applications : .NET, MS Dynamics, SQL Server, SSRS, M365 Apps, Exchange, SharePoint, IIS, Apache
• Security : OWASP, Firewalls, ISO
  27001, Azure Security Benchmark, Microsoft Defender, zScaler
• Networking :
  Switches, Firewalls, Express Route, MPLS, Routing Protocols, CASB, Azure Front Door
• Servers : VMware, Windows Server (2008–2025), Linux
• SDLC :
  Azure Dev Ops, IaC, Terraform
• Familiarity with TOGAF principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with financial systems is a plus.

• Hybrid working model.
• Six weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programs.