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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Technical Cloud and Infrastructure Architect - **Company:** NHS Business Services Authority - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £66,582.0 - £77,368.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory Federation Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), OAuth, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Wide Area Networks, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cloud Optimization, Firewall Services Module, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Cisco - **Published:** May 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb7754f151965ba5dba4fb626be4b1fe3e ## About the Role * Educated to masters level or equivalent IT experience Experience Essential * Networking (Cisco and Cloud Platforms) - Advanced, professional level networking covering all aspects of Enterprise Class (inc Software Defined where applicable) including LAN, WAN, Wireless, Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGPR, IS-IS, BGP, RIP, Static), DHCP, DNS, Load balancing * Cloud Platforms extensive Azure Architecture experience * Extensive experience of Firewalls - Principles of Firewall policies, rule, zone, and address object management including NAT, Policy based routing, dynamic lists, VPN tunnels, Intrusion detection and threat management * Extensive experience of Security Authentication & identity management, Microsoft AD, SAML/OAUTH (Azure SSO, ADFS, conditional access) MS certification services (PKI), Network policy services/Network Access Control * Excellent awareness of the current state of Infrastructure technologies, particularly those affecting the range of business requirements of NHSBT * Experience leading formal research and development activity using structured evaluation or audit methodologies to inform architectural decision-making. Person Specification Qualifications Essential * Educated to masters level or equivalent IT experience Experience Essential * Networking (Cisco and Cloud Platforms) - Advanced, professional level networking covering all aspects of Enterprise Class (inc Software Defined where applicable) including LAN, WAN, Wireless, Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGPR, IS-IS, BGP, RIP, Static), DHCP, DNS, Load balancing * Cloud Platforms extensive Azure Architecture experience * Extensive experience of Firewalls - Principles of Firewall policies, rule, zone, and address object management including NAT, Policy based routing, dynamic lists, VPN tunnels, Intrusion detection and threat management * Extensive experience of Security Authentication & identity management, Microsoft AD, SAML/OAUTH (Azure SSO, ADFS, conditional access) MS certification services (PKI), Network policy services/Network Access Control * Excellent awareness of the current state of Infrastructure technologies, particularly those affecting the range of business requirements of NHSBT * Experience leading formal research and development activity using structured evaluation or audit methodologies to inform architectural decision-making. ## Description At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), our mission is to save and improve more lives every day by working with patients and donors alike. To make this happen, we are continually improving and advancing our technology and infrastructure behind our life enhancing work. We are looking for a Lead Technical Cloud and Infrastructure Architect to join us in a pivotal role in our cloud-first infrastructure strategy. The Architecture team is responsible for technical designs and assurance through a products life cycle acting as experts in various technologies, within NHS Blood and transplant. Operating within NHSBTs both Technology and Cloud strategy, technical architects are required to oversee a portfolio of systems and infrastructure and facilitate NHSBTs transformation to Cloud Services. We are expanding our highly skilled and experienced Architecture practice; recruiting a Lead Technical Cloud and Infrastructure Architect to join the Digital, Data and Technology Services team. DDTS is an exciting and high performing directorate with a challenging programme of work. As part of that work DDTS is delivering new cloud-based solutions unlocking business capabilities via using cutting edge technologies and Cloud services. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for: * Shaping and delivering NHSBTs cloud-first infrastructure strategy. This role leads the design and assurance of scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions across Azure, OCI, and hybrid environments. 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