Infrastructure and Security Architect

Infrastructure & Security Architect This is a pivotal architecture role at the intersection of infrastructure and security, shaping how enterprise platforms are designed, protected, and scaled. You will lead the definition of secure-by-design principles across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and aligned to business growth. You'll act as the bridge between security strategy and infrastructure delivery, influencing technical direction while remaining close enough to the detail to guide design decisions that genuinely work in practice. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Design end-to-end infrastructure and security architectures across hybrid environments Embed security-by-design principles into all infrastructure solutions Translate business requirements into scalable, future-proof technical designs Security Architecture Define and implement security controls across networks, identity, endpoints, applications, and data Own strategies for IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and key management Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design reviews Infrastructure & Cloud Architect highly available, scalable infrastructure across compute, storage, and networking Lead cloud architecture with a strong focus on security (Azure-led, multi-cloud beneficial) Define disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity strategies Governance & Compliance Align architecture with recognised security frameworks (ISO, NIST, Cyber Essentials) Support audits, regulatory requirements, and compliance initiatives Establish and maintain architectural governance, standards, and best practices Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong background in infrastructure and security architecture or engineering Deep understanding of networking, compute, storage, and virtualisation Experience with cloud platforms (Azure essential, AWS beneficial) Expertise in identity and access management (SSO, MFA, IAM) Knowledge of network security (firewalls, WAF, VPN, Zero Trust) Experience integrating monitoring, logging, and incident response Proven track record designing secure enterprise or cloud-based platforms Architecture Capability Familiarity with TOGAF or similar frameworks Strong systems thinking and end-to-end design capability Risk-based decision making Ability to produce clear architectural documentation and diagrams Skilled at translating business needs into technical solutions This is an opportunity to define architecture rather than inherit it. You'll shape secure, scalable platforms from the ground up, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on influence, and leaving a clear architectural fingerprint across the organisation's technology landscape. Email Lauren.hamer@oliverjames.com