Infrastructure Architect

Information Commissioner's Office

Infrastructure Architect defining cloud and on-premise technology strategy for the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. Designing secure, scalable Azure infrastructure and enterprise architecture standards.

Posted 8/4/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £57,815 - £65,021 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Infrastructure Architecture, particularly with Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS, while ensuring performance, security, and scalability of technology infrastructure. Capable of translating business strategy into actionable infrastructure designs and leading technical teams in implementing best practices.

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Infrastructure Architecture DevelopmentMicrosoft Azure IaaS and PaaSEnterprise Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)Networking Protocols and Security MeasuresTechnical Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure DesignCapacity PlanningPerformance TuningTechnical DocumentationArchitecture DiagramsCloud Infrastructure StandardsSecurity FrameworksMicroservicesAPIsAzure Administration

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationNegotiationPersuasionEthical Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureAzure Active Directory/Entra IDMicrosoft DefenderAzure Policy

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure SolutionsCloud TechnologyOn-Premise InfrastructureHybrid InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the architecture vision for the ICO’s on-premise and cloud technology infrastructure
Help design and implement robust infrastructure solutions
Ensure performance, security and scalability of servers, storage, networks and cloud services
Design infrastructure standards and frameworks for deployment, management and security
Collaborate with stakeholders to align infrastructure decisions with Enterprise Architecture strategy
Conduct horizon scanning for emerging cloud infrastructure trends and opportunities
Help create the ICO’s technology infrastructure roadmap
Ensure consistency of the infrastructure landscape and facilitate integration of new technologies
Develop and deliver infrastructure architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps
Lead infrastructure design for systems and services and communicate design decisions
Establish infrastructure principles, policies, guardrails and standards and oversee implementation
Assess existing infrastructure and recommend performance and cost improvements
Provide technical leadership to project teams
Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning
Create graphical and documented representations of infrastructure architecture
Assure system quality and alignment with broader government strategy
Participate in architecture communities and communities of practice
Define standards and guidance with architects, colleagues and peers
Engage with ICO stakeholders up to Director level
Lead future infrastructure architecture using Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS
Advocate Azure infrastructure architectures and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience relevant to the role, gained through academic or vocational qualifications or experience
Experience developing and executing Infrastructure Architecture for a large or medium-sized organisation of 1,000+ people
Experience developing infrastructure designs from enterprise to project level
Experience establishing infrastructure architecture principles, policies, guardrails and standards and overseeing their implementation and assurance
Experience translating business strategy into infrastructure architecture
Experience working with Enterprise Architecture frameworks, including TOGAF and Zachman
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, architecture and security measures
Knowledge of cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure, as well as microservices, APIs and enterprise software
Experience networking and communicating with senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of cloud, on-premise and hybrid infrastructure design principles
Understanding of security frameworks, protocols and infrastructure protection best practices
Ability to handle complexity and ambiguity, solve problems creatively and develop innovative solutions
Ability to communicate complex technical and non-technical insights simply and effectively
Competence in negotiation and persuasion with a highly ethical approach
Proficiency in technical documentation and architecture diagrams
Experience with Azure administration and security, including Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, Microsoft Defender and Azure Policy
Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay progression scheme
Hybrid and flexible working options
25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays
Flexi leave (up to 24 additional days leave per year)
Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%)
Online discount scheme covering supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and more
Health Cash Plan
Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress
Disability Confident Scheme guaranteed interview for candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria
Reasonable adjustments and alternative application methods available