- Company Name
- Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
- Job Title
- Infrastructure Architect
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Infrastructure Architect (Cloud Architect)
**Role Summary:**
Lead the design, governance, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high‑performing Azure cloud solutions. Drive cloud strategy, modernize legacy platforms, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards (TOGAF) and security frameworks (ISO27001, Azure Security Benchmark).
**Expectations:**
* Deliver enterprise‑grade cloud architectures that meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
* Mentor technical teams and promote DevSecOps practices.
* Translate business objectives into robust technical solutions across infrastructure, applications, networking, and DevOps.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Define and govern cloud architecture strategy aligned with TOGAF principles.
* Design and implement Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
* Lead cloud migration and transformation initiatives.
* Architect secure enterprise solutions in compliance with ISO27001 and Azure Security Benchmark.
* Provide technical leadership across infrastructure, applications, networking, and DevOps.
* Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
* Ensure DevSecOps best practices with Azure DevOps.
* Support hybrid infrastructure integration (on‑prem and cloud).
* Collaborate with security, networking, and development teams to deliver resilient solutions.
**Required Skills:**
* Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Azure DevOps, Terraform, IaC.
* Cloud security & governance: ISO27001, Azure Security Benchmark, OWASP, Microsoft Defender, zScaler, CASB.
* Application platforms: .NET Framework/.NET Core, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL Server, SSRS, M365 Apps, Exchange, SharePoint, IIS, Apache.
* Networking: enterprise switching & routing, MPLS, ExpressRoute, Azure Front Door, routing protocols, firewalls.
* Infrastructure: VMware, Windows Server (2008–2025), Linux Server environments.
* SDLC best practices, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* TOGAF certification (preferred).
* Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) desirable.
Maidstone, United kingdom
Hybrid
25-02-2026