At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead architectural strategy and oversee IT direction for diverse clients.
- Company: Dynamic IT managed service provider focused on SMEs.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and leadership opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of IT architecture while mentoring a talented team.
- Qualifications: Strong Microsoft and Azure skills with strategic IT experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re working with a Fleet-based IT managed service provider and consultancy supporting SMEs across infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and managed services.
They are looking for an Enterprise Architect to provide architectural leadership across a key customer engagement, while also acting in a fractional IT Director capacity for their wider client base.
The role blends strategic oversight with hands‑on architecture and carries line‑management responsibility for a small architecture and analysis team.
Responsibilities
- Provide architectural leadership, governance and strategic oversight on a major client engagement.
- Act as a fractional IT Director across a portfolio of clients, owning IT strategy, road‑mapping and advisory.
- Lead technical audits and assurance reviews.
- Support onboarding of new clients and environments.
- Contribute to pre‑sales and new business activity.
- Design and assure Microsoft and Azure‑based infrastructure and cloud solutions.
- Engage senior stakeholders with confidence and translate business goals into technical direction.
- Manage and develop a small team, including two architects and a contract Business Analyst.
Requirements
- Strong Microsoft and Azure expertise.
- Solid networking and infrastructure background.
- Proven experience operating at both strategic IT Director level and hands‑on architectural level.
- Experience within an MSP, IT consultancy or client‑facing environment.
- Confident senior stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Track record across IT strategy, road‑mapping, governance or technical assurance.
- Nice to Have
- Background progressing from infrastructure / 3rd line into architecture.
- Microsoft / Azure certifications, such as AZ-305, AZ-104 or SC-300.
- ITIL, ISO 27001 or ISO 9001 familiarity.
- Pre‑sales or bid‑support experience.
- Experience managing or mentoring technical teams.
- Details
- Hybrid in Fleet, with 5 days onsite in every 10 working days.
- Leadership responsibility for a small architecture / BA team.
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Enterprise Architect in Fleet employer: HartleyCo
As a leading Fleet-based IT managed service provider and consultancy, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities for our team members, alongside the chance to engage with diverse clients and cutting-edge technologies. Our hybrid working model ensures a balanced approach to work-life integration, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in IT architecture.
