Join a leading telecoms firm at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions and superior services to customers. They are currently undertaking a significant network upgrade project and are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to join.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Architect working on several projects including a network upgrade. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing infrastructure solutions to enhance the network's performance, reliability, and scalability with a focus on security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deployment of Microsoft Active Directory and associated authentication techniques (Sentinal/PKI etc)
• Microsoft SQL architecture and integration
• Architecture and implementation of identity & access and privilege management
• Windows security and system hardening for Servers/desktop/laptops and Windows server clustering
• Design & deployment of VMware, Hyper-V and other Virtualization Technologies.
• Linux architecture & integration with Active Directory
• Basic knowledge in core enterprise network design & infrastructure.
• Storage hardware including NAS & SAN environments.
• Microsoft Security Practices including experience in the design of group policies, machine hardening & management.
• Public Cloud capabilities
• Writing concise technical documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Architect, with a focus on Networks.
• Knowledge of Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and associated technologies.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Exceptional project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.