Lead Infrastructure Architect

Lead Infrastructure Architect

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Synergize Consulting

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the architecture for complex Managed Services and provide strategic direction.
  • Company: Join a leading technology organisation with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for contract extension, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work onsite in Highlands or Manchester with a collaborative team.
  • Why this job: Be the key architectural authority in a major transformation programme.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in infrastructure architecture and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

Location: Highlands or Manchester (Fully Onsite)

Contract: 6 months initially (potential extension)

Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

We are supporting a leading technology organisation in the search for an experienced Lead Infrastructure Architect to join a large-scale Managed Services environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Architect who can take ownership of end-to-end architecture across complex technology landscapes, providing strategic direction, governance, and technical leadership within a major transformation programme. The successful candidate will operate as the key architectural authority, ensuring service integrity, alignment to business objectives, and delivery against contractual commitments.

The Role

  • Owning and governing the end-to-end architecture for a complex Managed Services environment.
  • Providing architectural leadership across infrastructure, platforms, and technology services.
  • Defining technology roadmaps, future-state architectures, and strategic direction.
  • Ensuring technical solutions align with standards, governance frameworks, and client requirements.
  • Acting as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders.
  • Managing relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customer stakeholders.
  • Supporting technical decision-making and ensuring quality across service delivery.
  • Providing guidance and leadership to Domain Architects and Engineering teams.

Essential Skills

Lead Infrastructure Architect employer: Synergize Consulting

Synergize Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Yeovil where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and mentorship, we provide opportunities for professional development while working on critical projects that support the UK's infrastructure. Our onsite role fosters teamwork and allows for flexible workdays, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Synergize Consulting

Contact Details:

Synergize Consulting Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Infrastructure Architect

End-to-End Architecture
Managed Services
Architectural Leadership
Technology Roadmaps
Governance Frameworks
Technical Solutions Alignment
Stakeholder Management