Infrastructure Solutions Architect – 6‑month contract (SC cleared)

About the role

The Infrastructure Solutions Architect will join a major infrastructure transformation programme, delivering design and implementation for data‑centre migrations, application transitions and broader technology change. Working on‑site in London for half of the time and remotely for the remainder, you will provide architectural guidance, manage technical risk and ensure successful delivery from concept to hand‑over.

Key responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end infrastructure solutions for migration and transformation projects.
• Create detailed solution designs and accompanying technical documentation.
• Support data‑centre and application migration activities, including legacy de‑commissioning.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks, issues and dependencies.
• Collaborate with project teams, third‑party suppliers and key stakeholders to provide technical oversight.
• Contribute to Agile or Waterfall project delivery environments as required.

Required profile

• Active Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Solution Architect or Designer within Critical National Infrastructure.
• Strong background in data‑centre, network and application migration projects.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical designs and documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Infrastructure design and architecture.
• Data‑centre migration.
• Application migration.
• Secure network architecture, including DMZ environments.
• Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.