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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Architect (HLD) - **Company:** Technopride Ltd - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Software Design Documents, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Software, Routing, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, WAN Optimization, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Togaf, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815160406-security-architect-hld ## About the Role * Strong technical knowledge including Microsoft technologies, Red Hat Linux, datacentre and cloud, enterprise networking: WAN/LAN/WLAN, routing, firewall, ID/IP/IPS, WAN optimization, proxy, VPN services, load balancing, and IT security. * Experience designing, documenting, integrating, and managing complex infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments such as AWS. * Knowledge of networking, storage and server hardware configuration and design. * Good knowledge of cloud networking (AWS and Azure) components. * Ability to communicate solutions to other stakeholders. * Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and systems to complement existing offerings. * Knowledge of security design. * Good knowledge of risk management. * Work closely with other architecture disciplines including Enterprise, Infrastructure and Security, as well Engineering and Operations. * Provide technical guidance to team members and other stakeholders. * Identify and recommend opportunities for efficiency. * Stay updated on new features and capabilities and best practices. * Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage diversity. * Share knowledge within the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). * Industry recognized certifications such as TOGAF, CITA, RHCA. ## Description London, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/02/2026 Job Description * Role: Infrastructure Architect with IAM experience * Location: Harbour Exchange Square, London * Mode: Hybrid (2 days to office) * Experience: 8 to 15 years * Job Type: Fixed term contract and Hybrid. Job Purpose The Infrastructure Architect plays a key role in CVS architecture / technology division. The role involves producing designs and overseeing the implementation of solutions encompassing hardware, software, and security to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability; bridging business needs on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring designs meet CVS architectural principles and security standards. The architect should be a strong technologist that is very aware of current developments in the technology spectrum. Key Responsibilities * Produce high-quality high-level Design documentation describing technical systems solutions, providing overall design direction and recommendations for resolution of complex technical issues. * Analyse existing Design documents, find recommended options in the market, produce presentations to the Architect team with options and reasoning and later proceed with Design documents. * Provide technical leadership and direction to the IT engineering, delivery and test teams throughout implementation phases. * Support the Enterprise Architects in the development of infrastructure road maps to support the evolution of the technical and digital portfolios from current to future state. * Act as liaison between Architecture and Engineering and direct the development of technical standards and platforms, quality, and best practices. Required Skills and Experience * Strong technical knowledge including Microsoft technologies, Red Hat Linux, datacentre and cloud, enterprise networking: WAN/LAN/WLAN, routing, firewall, ID/IP/IPS, WAN optimization, proxy, VPN services, load balancing, and IT security. * Experience designing, documenting, integrating, and managing complex infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments such as AWS. * Knowledge of networking, storage and server hardware configuration and design. * Good knowledge of cloud networking (AWS and Azure) components. * Ability to communicate solutions to other stakeholders. * Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and systems to complement existing offerings. * Knowledge of security design. * Good knowledge of risk management. * Work closely with other architecture disciplines including Enterprise, Infrastructure and Security, as well Engineering and Operations. * Provide technical guidance to team members and other stakeholders. * Identify and recommend opportunities for efficiency. * Stay updated on new features and capabilities and best practices. * Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage diversity. * Share knowledge within the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture. 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