IT Infrastructure Architect
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Job description
Group IT are recruiting for an IT Infrastructure Architect on a full-time permanent basis.
Reporting into the Enterprise Architecture Manager you will be the technical lead in the IT infrastructure domain on multiple IT projects; proposing and implementing infrastructure solutions across a variety of platforms (networks, desktops, mobile devices, distributed platforms), and ensuring these solutions fit with strategic infrastructure requirements.
As the Infrastructure Architect, you will play a critical part in shaping the long-term infrastructure strategy by developing and maintaining a comprehensive infrastructure roadmap aligned with business goals, technology trends and operational requirements., In Group IT, we have an inclusive culture, built on diversity, difference and friendship that inspires us all. What really sets us apart is how we work - not how many vehicles we sell. We learn from each other, encourage each other, and regularly challenge each other to think differently. Our people have a true passion for what they do, a genuine desire to go further for customers and to give their own careers real momentum at the same time.
The automotive industry is transforming. The rise of EVs, increased connectivity, shared mobility, changing customer expectations, and the technological revolution have brought a raft of new challenges.
The scale of this shift in the way we work means a new focus for IT professionals who are tasked with delivering business change to match Volkswagen Group's ambitious strategy.
We're providing innovative solutions, maintaining applications, and optimising security. We're experts in our business processes and systems, and leaders of vast transformation programmes.
We are responsible for projects right across Volkswagen Group UK, so you'll find the work varied and challenging, and there's plenty of opportunity to spread your wings and become involved in more initiatives.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Time management?, * Has a broad deep understanding of the IT industry, technology and trends specifically infrastructure dimensions of network, servers, hosting, data storage, cloud
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Able to articulate ideas, solutions and recommendations across all levels of the organisation.
- Highly motivated with excellent time management skills and able to work under own initiative.
- Takes ownership of problems and issues and proactively resolves them.
- Able to work on their own or as part of a team
- A logical thinker with strong analytical skills
- Influences with tact and diplomacy
- Cloud platforms & Infrastructure (compute, storage and networking) including AWS and Microsoft Azure (Both IaaS and PaaS)
- Understanding of Microsoft stack including O365, Azure AD, AD, Windows Server, SCCM and Windows Client
- Understanding of Cisco network technologies
- Understanding if *NIX operating systems.
- Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking
- Strong technical leadership and governance experience
- Has managed and worked with 3rd party suppliers
Benefits & conditions
Along with a competitive salary, car schemes (including cars for family members), discretionary bonus, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4 x life assurance & health & wellbeing support, we also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle.
About the company
We are changing
The world is changing – and we are changing with it. We are consistently advancing the further development of the automobile – with a focus on electromobility, digital transformation of the company and all brands and new smart ideas for the mobility of the future. But we want to be more than Europe's largest car company. By stepping into a new era – towards a sustainable mobility service provider that provides solutions for resource-saving mobility and connected transport systems in small and large around the world.
