Solution Architect (Infrastructure)
London | Hybrid | Security Cleared
Lead Solution Architect (Infrastructure) required for a globally recognised organisation based in London to support a large-scale technology modernisation and infrastructure transformation programme.
This Solution Architect will join a well-established Technology Strategy & Architecture function, responsible for shaping and delivering enterprise-wide infrastructure modernisation initiatives. .
This is an exciting opportunity to lead architecture across complex transformation programmes, influencing technology direction and driving the adoption of modern platforms, cloud technologies, automation, and security-first architecture practices.
Key Duties and Experience for the Solution Architect to include:
- Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain Security Clearance.
- Significant experience working as a Solution Architect, Infrastructure Architect, or Technology Architect within large enterprise environments.
- Strong experience delivering infrastructure modernisation and transformation programmes.
- Experience developing current, transition, and target-state architectures.
- Produce High-Level Designs, Solution Designs, Architecture Roadmaps, and Target State Architectures.
- Proven ability to lead architecture from discovery and design through to implementation and migration.
- Translate business, operational, security, and technical requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Strong understanding of architecture governance, design assurance, technical risk management, and solution evaluation.
- Lead technical design workshops across infrastructure, cloud, networking, security, identity, and platform teams.
- Evaluate solution options and provide recommendations based on cost, complexity, risk, feasibility, and strategic alignment.
- Ensure infrastructure solutions are secure, supportable, scalable, and aligned with long-term strategic objectives.
- TOGAF or other recognised Architecture certifications desirable
- Any experience within Financial Services, Government, Defence, Regulatory, or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments beneficial
- Experience with Zero Trust security frameworks useful
Solution Architecture experience in some or all of the following areas:
- Microsoft Azure and Hybrid Cloud environments - Cloud-Native Platforms and Platform Engineering
- Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture, Networking, and Connectivity.
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Security principles.
- Compute, Virtualisation, Storage, Backup, and Platform Services.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Automation, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices.
- Cyber Security Architecture and Operational Resilience.
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Solution Architect employer: VIQU Limited
Join a leading Investment Banking firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on complex projects that make a real impact in the financial sector. Our inclusive work culture values your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your projects, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
