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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - Contract - **Company:** Ekco - **Location:** Stockton-on-Tees, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Citrix Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08ff795520cce443 ## About the Role * Proven experience in enterprise architecture across large-scale IT environments and transformation programmes * Strong background in infrastructure, Active Directory/identity, networking, and security architecture * Experience delivering architecture within large-scale migration, modernisation, or enterprise transformation initiatives * Deep understanding of enterprise IT operations, service delivery models, and ITIL-based governance frameworks * Experience working in regulated or highly controlled enterprise environments * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and executive levels * Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced project delivery environments * Strong technical expertise in: o Enterprise infrastructure and identity architecture (Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows and Linux Server) * Enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, VPN, wireless, Cisco technologies, segmentation, firewall architecture) * Security architecture (including Palo Alto firewalls, Zero Trust principles, secure access models, endpoint/security alignment) * Citrix or VDI environments ## Description We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support a large-scale enterprise device migration and workplace transformation programme, within a highly regulated pharmaceutical GMP environment. The role will define, guide, and assure the end-to-end architecture across infrastructure, identity, networking, and security domains within a complex enterprise environment. The successful candidate will ensure that all technical solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to enterprise standards, providing architectural governance and leadership across multiple technical workstreams during migration, deployment, and transition to operational support. Requirements: * Define and maintain technical architecture across infrastructure, EUC, identity, network, and security domains * Provide architectural governance and design assurance across all migration and transformation workstreams * Support the design and integration of enterprise services during large-scale device migration activities * Ensure alignment of solutions with enterprise standards, security policies, and strategic roadmaps * Review technical designs across infrastructure, EUC, Active Directory, networking, and security * Work closely with infrastructure, EUC, security, networking, and application teams to ensure end-to-end solution alignment * Support the definition of target-state architecture and transitional states during migration programmes * Identify risks, dependencies, and design gaps across technical solutions and provide mitigation strategies * Ensure identity and access management models are scalable and secure across enterprise systems * Oversee network and security architecture, including segmentation and firewall strategy utilising Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture * Provide architectural input into major incidents, problem investigations, and root cause analysis where required * Interviews with buiness stakeholders to understand requirements and drivers * Support vendor and third-party solution assessments and design validation * Contribute to enterprise roadmaps, standards, and reference architectures ## Related Videos - [Architectures that we can use with .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/935-architectures-that-we-can-use-with-net) - [The Software Bug All Stars - and what we can learn from them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/423-the-software-bug-all-stars-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Build Your Own Subscription-based Course Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/321-build-your-own-subscription-based-course-platform) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)