Technical Architect – Contract

Ekco

Technical Architect supporting large-scale enterprise device migration and workplace transformation in a highly regulated environment. Working in a collaborative team at Ekco, a trusted security-first Managed Service Provider.

Posted 7/31/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise architecture, focusing on infrastructure, identity, networking, and security within large-scale IT environments. Proven ability to lead architectural governance and ensure alignment with enterprise standards during complex migration and transformation initiatives.

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Enterprise ArchitectureInfrastructure ArchitectureActive Directory/Identity ManagementSecurity ArchitectureStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Infrastructure ArchitectureActive DirectoryGroup PolicyWindows ServerLinux ServerLAN/WAN NetworkingVPN TechnologiesCisco TechnologiesPalo Alto FirewallsZero Trust Principles

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

CitrixVDI Environments

Industry Keywords

ITIL Governance FrameworksRegulated EnvironmentsService Delivery ModelsEnterprise TransformationProblem Investigations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CitrixFirewallsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a large-scale enterprise device migration and workplace transformation programme
Define, guide, and assure the end-to-end architecture across infrastructure, identity, networking, and security domains
Ensure that all technical solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to enterprise standards
Provide architectural governance and leadership across multiple technical workstreams during migration, deployment, and transition to operational support
Review technical designs across infrastructure, EUC, Active Directory, networking, and security
Work closely with infrastructure, EUC, security, networking, and application teams to ensure end-to-end solution alignment
Oversee network and security architecture, including segmentation and firewall strategy
Provide architectural input into major incidents, problem investigations, and root cause analysis where required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in enterprise architecture across large-scale IT environments and transformation programmes
Strong background in infrastructure, Active Directory/identity, networking, and security architecture
Experience delivering architecture within large-scale migration, modernisation, or enterprise transformation initiatives
Deep understanding of enterprise IT operations, service delivery models, and ITIL-based governance frameworks
Experience working in regulated or highly controlled enterprise environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and executive levels
Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced project delivery environments
Strong technical expertise in:
o Enterprise infrastructure and identity architecture (Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows and Linux Server)
o Enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, VPN, wireless, Cisco technologies, segmentation, firewall architecture)
o Security architecture (including Palo Alto firewalls, Zero Trust principles, secure access models, endpoint/security alignment)
o Citrix or VDI environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

A culture rooted in diversity, equality, inclusion & belonging
A commitment to internal mobility and career progression
Flexible, family-friendly working at the heart of our culture