Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Infrastructure Solutions Architect to join our Infrastructure & Operations organization. This role is responsible for designing, governing, and driving the implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise infrastructure solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. The successful candidate will act as a trusted technical advisor, translating business requirements into robust technology solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity requirements, operational excellence objectives, and long-term technology roadmaps. This position requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and hands‑on architectural leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design
* Design and architect scalable, highly available, and secure infrastructure solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
* Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, technical standards, design principles, and governance frameworks.
* Produce comprehensive architecture documentation, including solution designs, integration patterns, system diagrams, and technical specifications.
* Ensure infrastructure solutions align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
* Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, performance, and business value.
Strategic Technology Planning
* Collaborate with Infrastructure & Operations leadership to define and maintain the enterprise infrastructure roadmap.
* Translate business strategies and operational requirements into practical technology solutions and implementation plans.
* Conduct technology assessments, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses to support investment decisions.
* Identify opportunities for platform consolidation, optimisation, automation, and modernisation.
Technical Leadership
* Provide architectural leadership and technical direction across infrastructure programmes and projects.
* Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives and technology evaluations.
* Review and approve technical designs developed by engineering and delivery teams.
* Act as the highest level escalation point for complex infrastructure and architecture challenges.
* Mentor engineers and technical specialists, promoting best practices and architectural excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
* Partner closely with Application Development, Security, Operations, Enterprise Architecture, and Business stakeholders.
* Present architecture recommendations, investment proposals, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.
* Facilitate architecture review boards, design workshops, and governance forums.
* Build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams to ensure alignment and successful solution delivery.
Implementation & Continuous Improvement
* Oversee the implementation of approved infrastructure solutions and ensure adherence to architectural standards.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, reliability, performance, and operational maturity.
* Support disaster recovery, business continuity, resilience, and high-availability planning.
* Monitor technology trends and proactively identify opportunities to improve infrastructure capabilities and service delivery.
Requirements
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Relevant industry certifications are highly desirable.
Professional Experience
* Minimum 7 years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Operations.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, or Technical Architecture roles.
* Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions within complex environments.
* Experience operating within highly regulated and security-conscious organisations is advantageous.
Technical Expertise
* Strong expertise across enterprise infrastructure technologies, including cloud, automation, virtualization, networking, security, and DevOps.
* Proven ability to design and support scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure solutions.
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