Job Vacancy Systems Architect

Systems Architect - Up to £100,000 - Financial Services - London

Overview:
A global British FTSE250 financial services company with over 60 locations worldwide are seeking an experienced Systems Architect to join their London-based IT Architecture team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure solutions to support the organization’s hybrid Azure and on-premises environments. Acting as a technical leader and mentor, the Systems Architect ensures the delivery of scalable, secure, and operationally robust solutions that meet business needs.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Design: Architect hybrid Azure/on-premises solutions, ensuring scalability and alignment with organisational goals.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise to colleagues and teams, including upskilling and offering 4th-line technical support during core hours.
• Project Delivery: Collaborate with the Project Management and IT Operations teams to execute projects that align with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Documentation & Handover: Develop comprehensive design documents, schematics, and operational documentation for seamless service handovers.
• Proactive Improvement: Identify and resolve design issues within existing systems before they impact users.
• Collaboration with Security: Work closely with the information security team to ensure new services are secure and compliant with company standards.
• Supplier Management: Specify and manage the delivery of solutions provided by external vendors.

• Azure cloud architecture, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Azure AD (SSO, application registration, conditional access) and M365/Intune.
• VMware ESXi, Horizon, and vCentre.
• Windows Server/Client, Active Directory, clustering, and file servers.
• HPe server and storage hardware.
• Backup tools (e.g., Commvault) and Certificate Services.
• Network routing, 802.1x, firewalling, and Cisco Call Manager.
• PowerShell scripting and automation.

• Up to £100,000.
• Annual bonus (Up to 20%.)
• Contributory pension.
• Private medical cover.
• + Excellent benefits package