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Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure Architect

Hybrid

Maidstone, United kingdom

£ 85,000 /year

Full Time

25-02-2026

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Skills

Leadership SQL Firewalls Cloud Security Microsoft 365 Dynamics DevOps VMware Azure DevOps Networking Architecture Architecture Strategy Cloud Architecture Enterprise Architecture Linux Windows apache SQL Server Azure cloud platforms SDLC .NET .NET Core Terraform Infrastructure as Code Windows Server Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Infrastructure Cloud Architect (Azure | TOGAF | Enterprise Architecture)

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong enterprise architecture expertise, ideally TOGAF certified and deep hands-on Azure cloud experience. This role will lead the design, governance, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions across infrastructure, applications, security, and DevOps.

You will play a key role in shaping cloud strategy, modernising legacy platforms, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and security frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Define and govern cloud architecture strategy aligned to TOGAF principles
Design and implement Azure-based solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Lead cloud migration and transformation initiatives
Architect secure enterprise solutions aligned 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 using Azure DevOps
Support hybrid infrastructure (on-prem & cloud integration)
Collaborate with security, networking, and development teams to deliver resilient solutions

Required Technical Expertise

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Microsoft 365 (M365)
Azure DevOps
Cloud Security & Governance

Applications & Platforms

.NET Framework / .NET Core
Microsoft Dynamics
SQL Server
SSRS
M365 Apps
Exchange
SharePoint
IIS
Apache

Security

OWASP
Firewalls
ISO27001
Azure Security Benchmark
Microsoft Defender
zScaler
CASB technologies

Networking

Enterprise switching & routing
MPLS
ExpressRoute
Azure Front Door
Routing protocols
Firewalls

Infrastructure

VMware
Windows Server (2008–2025)
Linux Server environments

Development & Delivery

SDLC best practices
Azure DevOps
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

About the Company

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group has been established since Dec 2004. Under the Pearson Whiffin Group, our specialist divisions are: Business Support | Accounts & Finance | IT & Digital | Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical | Sales | Legal, Risk & Compliance | Construction | Transport, Logistics & Distribution| Education. We have a team of experienced specialist consultants on hand to give you a first class recruitment service. We are an independent business and pride ourselves on our honest, yet professional ap... Know more