Infrastructure Architect - Hybrid - Maidstone Area - Permanent in West Malling

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Location: Maidstone Area, Kent

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum

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

About the Role:

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.

What You'll Do:

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.

What We're Looking For:

• 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 DevOps
• Applications: .NET, MS Dynamics, SQL Server, SSRS, M365 Apps, Exchange, SharePoint, IIS, Apache
• Security: OWASP, Firewalls, ISO27001, Azure Security Benchmark, Microsoft Defender, zScaler
• Networking: Switches, Firewalls, ExpressRoute, MPLS, Routing Protocols, CASB, Azure FrontDoor
• Servers: VMware, Windows Server (), Linux
• SDLC: Azure DevOps, IaC, Terraform
• Familiarity with TOGAF principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with financial systems is a plus.

What's in It for You:

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