Infrastructure Architect
Industry: Defence/National Security
Location: Basingstoke
Onsite: 5 days per week
The Opportunity:
For the UK Government, safeguarding National Security is an around-the-clock mission. To tackle the complexity of this challenge, central intelligence and military agencies turn to this technology firm as a trusted partner.
The Role:
You’ll be pivotal in delivering a critical MoD infrastructure programme, leading a specialist team in Windows system upgrades and architecture. Your expertise will shape secure, scalable, and energy-efficient Microsoft Windows Server solutions—both physical and virtual—to meet stringent operational demands.
Your responsibilities include developing high- and low-level design artefacts, selecting energy-efficient hardware, and implementing virtualisation strategies to optimise performance and sustainability. Beyond design, you will take a hands-on approach, ensuring seamless integration, defect-free execution, and alignment with customer requirements.
You’ll work closely with Solution Owners and Project Managers, driving innovation while maintaining robust documentation and ensuring a resilient, future-ready infrastructure that underpins mission-critical operations.
Essential Requirements:
* Sole UK National holding active SC and/or DV clearance.
* Proven experience in delivering structured, high-quality solutions and documentation.
* Expertise in creating and modifying design artefacts, including Architecture Overview Documents, High-Level Designs, and Low-Level Designs.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server (various versions), Active Directory, Group Policy, and Certification Authority in enterprise environments.
* Experience in designing and deploying Hyper-V, SCCM, and MECM solutions.
* Background in secure infrastructure solutions, including security policy design and implementation.
* Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and technical team leadership.
* Experience with ESXi to Hyper-V migrations is a plus.
Benefits Package:
* Base Salary: Up to £70,000
* Car Allowance: £6,000
* DV Bonus: 10% - If holding DV
* Annual Bonus: 10%
* Pension: 10% Double matching contributions
* Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover
* Annual Leave: 25 days plus Public Holidays
* Life Assurance: 2x salary life assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Virtual GP services
* L&D: Elite training programs and opportunities to gain professional certifications
For more information or to apply, please reach out to:
Contact: George Bates
Phone: 020 7780 6706
Email: george.bates@ansonmccade.com
LinkedIn: George Bates | LinkedIn
Infrastructure Architect