> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3082480-it-infrastructure-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3082480-it-infrastructure-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Infrastructure Architect - **Company:** Transact - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Design Documents, Microsoft Dynamics, IT Architecture, Information Technology - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/it-infrastructure-architect/57394252 ## About the Role * The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who can work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will be able to translate conceptual designs into practical solutions and communicate complex technical information clearly. You will hold at least one of the following qualifications: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or * Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert. You will also have: * Experience of rearchitecting IT solutions for cloud-native and hybrid platforms. * Experience of translating user requirements into technical specifications and design criteria. * Experience of producing and maintaining IT solution artefacts, such as design documents, standards documents and IT architecture principles. * Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills. * A pragmatic, organised and methodical approach. * Excellent attention to detail. * A Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate or Teams Administrator Associate qualification would be advantageous. Experience of designing an on-premises PBX call-centre migration or designing and implementing customer-service CRM systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics Customer Service and Customer Insights, would also be desirable. ## Description The IT Infrastructure Architect will provide architectural oversight and governance across the design, implementation and continual improvement of reusable, scalable and secure IT services. You will help define our IT strategy, principles and standards, while ensuring that proposed technology solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with business and customer goals. The role will also assess current and emerging technologies, translating business requirements into practical infrastructure designs and proposals. Responsibilities include: * Supporting the Technology Senior Leadership Team and wider business management teams in the design and deployment of IT services and infrastructure. * Helping to define and publish the organisation's IT strategy. * Participating in design authority reviews to ensure that proposed solutions are technically appropriate and fit for purpose. * Developing and maintaining IT architecture principles, standards and design-decision libraries. * Providing governance to maintain alignment between technology, business objectives and customer needs. * Reviewing existing IT services and infrastructure to identify opportunities for improvement. * Working with key stakeholders and Business Analysts to define and review functional and non-functional requirements. * Assessing current and emerging technologies and producing supporting specifications, analysis, documentation and costings. * Coordinating plans and activities with project management teams, internal technology specialists, contractors and third-party providers. * Maintaining effective architectural and design documentation throughout the lifecycle of systems, services and environments. * Sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues where appropriate. * Taking a cybersecurity-first approach to the implementation of systems, services and environments. * Ensuring proposed solutions adhere to relevant FCA, PRA, TCF and Data Protection/GDPR requirements and applicable best-practice recommendations. ## Related Videos - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [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) - [Infrastructure as Prompts: Creating Azure Infrastructure with AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1533-infrastructure-as-prompts-creating-azure-infrastructure-with-ai-agents) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [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) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)