IT infrastructure architect

Job information

Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure Architects, this role is pivotal in supporting the fast pace of growth and transformation across the Group with a particular focus as we grow through acquisition.  Running a team of architects and systems engineers, specifically you will: 

• Be accountable for establishing and leading the strategic technology roadmap in line with application strategy to meet business requirements. 
• Design and deliver IT solutions to meet business requirements, ensuring alignment to the IT strategy and standards across the Group. 
• Lead and guide multiple systems projects, guiding and supporting the IT teams to deliver, ensuring standards are met and are fully compliant. 
• Prioritise the technology roadmap based on business value, and to drive the creation of business cases for IT investments in business language. 
• Lead external partnerships with third-party vendors and suppliers. 
• Partner with the software architect team to adapt infrastructure to meet business needs. 
• Define new infrastructure security standards for new applications whether they are Cloud-based or on-premise. 
• Ensure all new components and solutions are fully defined and documented. 
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice across IT teams. 

Requirements

• At least 10 years of IT experience in financial services or similar industry, as an architect or senior engineer. 
• Architecture Certification (TOGAF, CITA, EACOE, Certified SOA Architect, etc.).
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including server and client OS, Active Directory and SQL.  Experience in implementing Microsoft cloud solutions (Azure, Office 365). 
• A track record of implementing or managing datacenters and virtual environments. 
• Technical knowledge of network related technologies and Citrix solutions. 
• Fluency in English is a pre-requisite. 

What will make you stand out in a crowd: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain complex technical solutions to audiences with different levels of technical knowledge. 
• Evidence of excellent people management and leadership. 
• You will be able to prioritise competing demands on your time with agility and tenacity, with a focus on accuracy and a high attention to detail. 
• You will be comfortable acting autonomously, demonstrating initiative and confident in your decision-making and judgement with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 
• Top-down thinker, with the ability to translate business domain needs into technology domain solutions.
• You will have experience of balancing internal needs with external third-party suppliers, building consensus in challenging situations. 
• You will enjoy partnering and collaborating as part of a team across international geographies. 
• You will be adept at training and developing your team with a coaching mindset, acting as a role model to develop others.