Network Architect

Network Architect

Financial Services | Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a major cloud enablement strategy within a leading financial services environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional with expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, automation, and security to design and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions.

Working closely with software developers, cloud engineers, security specialists, quality assurance teams, and project stakeholders, you will play a key role in designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with the organisation's wider technology strategy.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of architectural knowledge and hands-on technical experience, particularly across public cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, and enterprise networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions aligned with the organisation's cloud strategy.

• Work collaboratively across technology teams to deliver solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

• Lead and contribute to architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and requirements-gathering sessions.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.

• Design, implement, and support cloud networking solutions, particularly within Microsoft Azure.

• Ensure infrastructure and software solutions meet high standards for security, accessibility, performance, and maintainability.

• Support cloud security, governance, and compliance initiatives across the environment.

• Develop and maintain automation processes and CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency and consistency.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement and optimisation of existing cloud infrastructure and software solutions.

• Collaborate with developers, quality assurance teams, project managers, and other technical stakeholders throughout the delivery lifecycle.

• Promote best practices across cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, security, and software development.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 7 years of overall IT experience, including a minimum of 5 years in Cloud Engineering across Azure, AWS, GCP, or similar public cloud platforms.

• Strong experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure and architecture solutions.

• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.

• Experience with Terraform Enterprise, Private Module Registry, and Terraform Sentinel.

• Strong understanding of Azure networking, including Virtual Networks (VNets), ExpressRoute, routing, and firewalls.

• Experience with cloud security, governance, and compliance tools such as Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

• Knowledge of the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) or equivalent cloud architecture frameworks.

• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines, including Jenkins and Maven.

• Understanding of cloud automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, CloudFormation, or Salt.

• Knowledge of distributed systems architecture, web protocols, operating systems, and virtualisation technologies.

• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX system administration and identity management frameworks.

• Programming experience in languages such as Python, Java, or Go.

• Experience working within Agile development environments and applying testing and software engineering best practices.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams.

Desirable Experience

• Relevant cloud certifications, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud certifications.

• Experience working within banking, financial services, or other highly regulated environments.

• Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud solutions with a strong focus on security, resilience, and performance.

• Knowledge of cloud governance, policy enforcement, and infrastructure compliance.

• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation or cloud migration programmes.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a proactive and technically accomplished professional who can combine architectural thinking with practical implementation experience.

You will have the ability to assess complex technical requirements, develop effective infrastructure solutions, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure and reliable cloud services.

You should be comfortable contributing to architectural decisions, identifying opportunities for automation and improvement, and ensuring that cloud infrastructure aligns with organisational standards and long-term technology objectives.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant cloud enablement strategy within a complex financial services environment.

You will have the opportunity to work on enterprise-scale technology solutions, collaborate with experienced technical teams, and help shape the design, security, and delivery of modern cloud infrastructure.

If you have a strong background in cloud architecture, networking, and infrastructure automation and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.