IT Infrastructure Architect (Technical Architect)

Cpl UK

The Role: IT Infrastructure Architect (Technical Architect)

Contract: Perm

Salary: £60-65K

Location: UK (Remote)

Start date: ASAP

Due to the nature of our client’s work the successful candidate will need to either hold or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance. For this reason, we are only able to progress with applications from British nationals.

Key responsibilities:

• To accomplish their core duty of designing and implementing complex computer systems,
  Technical Architects are responsible for many tasks.
• The Technical Architect analyses existing systems to ensure they offer adequate security and are
  effectively meeting the needs of the organization. They coordinate with all areas of the
  organization to see that the system is working as optimally as it should. They also analyze
  business requirements to identify where they can integrate new hardware, operating systems, or
  connectivity solutions.
• Based on their knowledge of IT and their analysis of the systems’ needs, the Technical Architect
  may recommend alternative technologies or improvements to enhance information systems to
  support organizational goals. These recommendations are presented clearly and understandably
  to senior management.
• Technical Architects leads the design and review processes for new systems. They develop and
  document the proposed technical design for the integration and implementation of any new
  solution.

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Experience with a broad range of technologies and building enterprise architecture roadmaps
• Experience designing, integrating and managing complex Infrastructure solutions
• Knowledge of client-server networking and database management
• Ability to provide technical system solutions, determine overall design direction and provide
  hardware recommendations for complex technical issues
• Experience planning and developing support processes and adhering to best practices
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with
  technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies

Desirable skills/ qualifications:

• Awareness of direction of travel for IT industry
• Architecture Certification (TOGAF)
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certifications in Windows
• Knowledge of VMWARE and Virtualisation technologies
• Knowledge of SAN and Storage Networks
• Knowledge of network technologies.