Systems Architect – Up to £100,000 – Financial Services – London
Overview:
A global British FTSE250 financial services company with over 60 locations worldwide are seeking an experienced Systems Architect to join their London-based IT Architecture team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure solutions to support the organization’s hybrid Azure and on-premises environments. Acting as a technical leader and mentor, the Systems Architect ensures the delivery of scalable, secure, and operationally robust solutions that meet business needs.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Infrastructure Design: Architect hybrid Azure/on-premises solutions, ensuring scalability and alignment with organisational goals.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise to colleagues and teams, including upskilling and offering 4th-line technical support during core hours.
- Project Delivery: Collaborate with the Project Management and IT Operations teams to execute projects that align with business objectives and IT strategy.
- Documentation & Handover: Develop comprehensive design documents, schematics, and operational documentation for seamless service handovers.
- Proactive Improvement: Identify and resolve design issues within existing systems before they impact users.
- Collaboration with Security: Work closely with the information security team to ensure new services are secure and compliant with company standards.
- Supplier Management: Specify and manage the delivery of solutions provided by external vendors.
Essential Skills & Expertise:
- Azure cloud architecture, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Azure AD (SSO, application registration, conditional access) and M365/Intune.
- VMware ESXi, Horizon, and vCentre.
- Windows Server/Client, Active Directory, clustering, and file servers.
- HPe server and storage hardware.
- Backup tools (e.g., Commvault) and Certificate Services.
- Network routing, 802.1x, firewalling, and Cisco Call Manager.
- PowerShell scripting and automation.
Package:
- Up to £100,000.
- Annual bonus (Up to 20%.)
- Contributory pension.
- Private medical cover.
- + Excellent benefits package
