Infrastructire Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Infra Enterprise Architect PAYE or limited company (Mandatory) PAYE Location: Gloucester UK and Other office as needed Department/Practice: IT Infrastructure Job Purpose and primary objectives: Should own the Architecture responsibility (end to end), Designing complex On premises Server and Client Solution. Experience in Managing Server environment at Nuclear Power stations. Overall governance on Server upgrade and Client upgrade Design and Architecture knowledge for Infrastructure of Server, network and client Closely working with customer solution architect and security architect. In depth knowledge on VMware , IIS, NGINX and Active Directory Migration of Application from Legacy infra to Modern workplace infra Deliver Server using CIS hardened image for 2019/2022, App Services, SQL Managed Instance, SQL Database Server. Ensure high availability of services. Deliver secure way of network routing using Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, Network Security Group. Design and Configuration of point-to-site and site-to-site for high secure VPN connectivity from end users device and Power Stations offices and sites. Closely working with Lead Architect, Technical Architect to review the design and implement resources based on the approved design. Third party vendor Management mostly Application Support Vendor Working with Application Solution Architect to ensure new features and updates are discussed and implemented based on requirement. Working with many different support organizations carrying out Auditing, Costing, Governance etc Key responsibilities (please specify if the position is an individual one or part of a team): Responsible for Server upgrade and Client integration at Nuclear Sensitive environment. A good understanding and exposure to Microsoft enterprise services frameworks and practices The role must have strong on premises Server upgrade and Client upgrade and Integrations skill. Good understanding of competitive technologies to properly assess feasibility to integrate with customer solutions and understanding of Agile life-cycle Should be Core On premises, Enterprise Architect and have high experience in solution designing. Should have excellent communication skills, the role is to work along with customer, understand their business/technical requirement and design Domain Merger, Identity management, solutions which is best suited for the environment Should be well versed in creating issue documentation and technical FAQs Experience in architecting significant infrastructure and must have worked as Azure Technical Architect Good overall understanding of IT infrastructure design, IT operations and Experience in developing High Level and Low-Level Designs to meet Customer requirements Leading technical workshops, decision meetings, collaborative sessions, and deliver executive briefings related to the project. Good Knowledge on Windows 2016, Windows 2019 Server Operating Systems Provide guidance based on best practices through projects lifecycle and/or plan, manage migrations and implementations of cloud architecture, including hands-on deep dive when required. Leading the teams during Major Incidents and provide recommendations on fastest path to the major incident recovery or supporting technical delivery teams with root cause analysis for Major Incidents Experience of working on both SAFE / AGILE project delivery Supervisory / Managerial responsibilities (please specify if the position will have persons reporting to it): Not Applicable Other responsibilities Budgets, targets, equipment etc (please specify): Not Applicable Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required: Strong Expertise on On premises Server and Client upgrade Facilitate and lead client configuration planning meetings and articulate pros & cons of design/architecture decision across a wide spectrum of factors Experience with PowerShell Strong working experience on Windows Servers 2019, 2022. Good to have hands on working experience upgrading Windows server operating system. Certification and Experienced Architecture Duration of the Assignment: 3 Months Start Date (please mention the date not ASAP) : 01-Sep-2025 Number of Contractors required: 1 Special working conditions (travel, on call etc): Should be ready to work in out of hours (based on project requirement) post discussion and approval from PM Should be ready to work from office location Gloucester business park and other location office as per project schedule Additional remarks (if any): SC Clearance Person Specification: I.e. Negotiating, client facing, communication, assertive, team leading/team member skills, supportive. I NFORMING Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being part of the team, unit, and/or the organization. Is able to provide informative and quantifiable information so that accurate decision making can be taken in a timely manner. PROBLEM SOLVING Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions and probes all fruitful sources for answers. Can see hidden problems and is excellent at detailed analysis by looking beyond the obvious and doesnt stop at the first answer. TECHNICAL LEARNING Able to learn new skills quickly and is adept at learning new industry skills and competencies via various methods, including research and attendance at technical courses and seminars etc. KEY RELATIONSHIPS & CONTACTS With Client Establish and maintain excellent relationship with customer stakeholders and develop processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness for the client as an on-going basis. With Line Manager / Senior Stakeholders Maintain regular contact with Line Manager / Senior Stakeholders to update and appraise them on critical business issues and data points. With Offshore Teams Maintain regular contact with required Offshore teams as and when required to update them on current issues and decisions, seeking support for issues that affect the success of the contracts on-going deliverables as and when required. With Peers Develop and maintain positive relationships with other business partners, both internal and external, ensuring best practice advice is shared and maximum efficiency achieved. With Others Effectively and professionally, communicate regularly with all functional teams and other parts of the company as required in the proper performance of such duties by regularly sharing information and building positive relationships to help achieve business goals and objectives within the account. Building positive relationships with external contacts to maximize efficiency and to always represent the business in a professional manner.

Location: South East, GB

Posted Date: 8/12/2025