Infrastructure Architect

Parico is seeking a talented Senior Infrastructure Architect who thrives in a small, agile business environment and enjoys solving complex Public Sector and Defence challenges. Working within a close-knit technical team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping major programmes of work and ensuring that solutions are expertly designed to meet both functional and non-functional requirements.

In this role, you will lead technical and design discussions with senior stakeholders, guiding the adoption of modern technologies and secure architectural practices. You will own solution estimation, delivery oversight, and transition into operations, ensuring high-quality outcomes throughout the lifecycle. Your expertise will help uplift multiple engineering teams, embedding NCSC standards and driving productivity, while developing robust technical solutions across design, de-risking, and development disciplines.

What you'll be doing:

Leading technical and architectural discussions with senior stakeholders to drive adoption of new technologies and practices

Owning end-to-end solution design; including estimation of cost, complexity and delivery timelines

Maintaining full lifecycle ownership of the solution, from design through delivery, transition to operations and ongoing refinement

Ensuring solutions adhere to National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) standards and integrate security by design

Providing technical leadership across multiple teams, boosting productivity through knowledge-sharing and architectural guidance

Proven track record in delivering large-scale IT projects, with hands-on responsibility for designing and implementing highly available, secure and resilient infrastructure solutions

Excellent documentation skills, including producing high and low level technical designs and translating them into precise configuration and implementation details

Demonstrated experience leading technical and architectural discussions with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving technology adoption

Experience overseeing end-to-end solution lifecycles; covering estimation, design, delivery, transition into operations and continuous improvement

Ability to provide technical leadership across multiple teams, embedding security best practices (including NCSC standards) and developing robust solutions across

Bonus points if you have experience or sector knowledge within UK Defence (Army, Air Force, or Royal Navy)

A high-performance company culture and leadership team that are there to help you to progress your career quickly and thrive with endless opportunities.

Kitted out with a full suite of tech goodies and any additional tech you may need with our work-from-home subsidy upon joining, so you can kit out your home office.

Get the fuel you need to power through the workday with free snacks, drinks and a weekly catered lunch in the office.

25 days of paid holiday (plus 8 bank holidays).

10 days at full pay for Armed Forces Reservist training.

Private health insurance provided through AXA PPP and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle car scheme with Octopus Energy

Discretionary company bonus

Flexible Life Insurance, with a minimum of 2 x salary and rewards, provided by YuLife.

Enhanced Private pension contributions, matched up to 5%

We're family friendly, with Parico company policies built to support you, in all stages of life.

If you're relocating to join the team, we'll provide a contribution to help with your costs.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application today. At Parico, we believe a diverse workforce is a successful workforce. We actively work to empower balanced teams which represent ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.

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Parico is an established technology business with a history of delivering innovative and secure solutions to Public Sector customers across the United Kingdom. Our team are motivated individuals that help each other to do remarkable things every day. We face challenges together and we win together. At Parico, we deliver world-class solutions that transform the way that our clients use technology.