Infrastructure Architect
23 hours ago
Croydon
Job title: Infrastructure Architect (SC/DV Cleared) Location: Hybrid - 1 day a week onside in Croydon, London Rate: Negotiable depending on experience Duration: 12-month contract Security Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance required (UK nationals only). Candidates must be eligible and willing to work within secure, government/defence environments. Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Architect operating at SFIA Level 6 to lead the design, assurance, and governance of secure infrastructure solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. This role sits within a highly regulated, security-sensitive programme, requiring strong architectural leadership, clear documentation, and the ability to operate confidently within government and defence standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and technical design of secure infrastructure platforms Own end-to-end infrastructure architecture, from concept through to delivery assurance Design solutions aligned to security accreditation, compliance, and governance frameworks Architect high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions for mission-critical systems Define and enforce architecture s...