Infrastructure Solutions Architect

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. 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.