Infrastructure Platform Architect

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Infrastructure Platform Architect

Location: Hampshire (on site 5 days per week)

Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.

The Infrastructure Platform Architect is a senior technical leadership position responsible for designing, implementing and managing enterprise-scale infrastructure platforms supporting defence and aerospace operations. You will architect complex IT environments, define technology strategies, lead infrastructure modernisation programmes, and ensure alignment with security, compliance and operational requirements. This role requires exceptional technical depth combined with strategic thinking and programme leadership capabilities.

Infrastructure Architecture & Strategy

Platform Implementation & Modernisation

Technical Leadership & Governance

Security, Compliance & Operational Excellence

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Extensive IT infrastructure experience with experience within a architecture role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure platforms.
• Strong background in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) and hybrid infrastructure models.
• Demonstrated experience with virtualisation, storage and high-availability infrastructure design.
• Track record of leading infrastructure modernisation programmes and technology transformation.
• Experience in defence, aerospace or government IT environments.
• Deep expertise in infrastructure architecture patterns and design methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent), including services, scaling and cost optimisation.
• Extensive experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM).
• Proficiency in storage technologies, SAN/NAS architectures and backup/recovery solutions.
• Strong networking knowledge including SDN, load balancing and network security architectures.
• Understanding of containerisation, Kubernetes and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery planning, business continuity and high-availability design patterns.
• Exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to explain complex architecture to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead and influence technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Commitment to security and compliance excellence.

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