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