Lead Network Architect - Networks - DC LAN Cisco

Location: London (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Duration: 12 months

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Active SC clearance required, eligible candidates will be considered

Our client, a reputable organisation supporting critical national infrastructure, is hiring for a Lead Network Architect to join a high-profile project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise and data centre network architecture within a dynamic environment.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise and data centre network architectures, ensuring alignment with security, services, and business needs.
Provide comprehensive network solutions, including logical and physical designs, security, and integration with broader IT systems.
Ensure architectural governance and compliance, working closely with peer lead architects and reporting to the Chief Architect.
Collaborate with multi-supplier eco-systems, including IBM-led teams, to deliver Green IT Infrastructure solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners.
Apply your expertise within the UK Public Sector and critical national infrastructure, including emergency services and communication systems.What you’ll bring:

Proven experience in enterprise and data centre network architecture, with strong knowledge of Cisco technologies.
Deep understanding of Green IT Infrastructure design and implementation.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders effectively.
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical details for diverse audiences.
Experience working within the UK Public Sector and critical national infrastructure environments.
Knowledge of security, services, processes, and systems integration.
Familiarity with communication/telco systems and working within eco-systems involving multiple suppliers.
UK national with a minimum of five years of unbroken residency.Essential skills:

Architectural governance and enterprise network design
Cisco networking expertise
Green IT Infrastructure standards and technologies
Experience with critical national infrastructure and emergency services systems
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

This is a fantastic chance to contribute to vital national projects with a forward-thinking organisation. If you meet the criteria and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices

Salary up to 80k plus excellent company benefits

Given the nature of the work and timescales, candidates must hold an active SC clearance

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years’ experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you’re valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you’ll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you’re passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

Glassdoor score of 4.6
92% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
100% CEO approval
Role Summary

Triad is seeking an experienced Business Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping and aligning enterprise-wide business architecture across our client engagements. You will define and maintain domain models, support enterprise design initiatives, and provide architectural leadership to ensure strategic alignment, simplification, and measurable business outcomes.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams, you will act as the bridge between strategy and execution, ensuring business architecture underpins transformation, drives clarity, and enables sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities

Domain Model Development and Alignment

• Define, support, and maintain a comprehensive business domain model.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise-wide strategic goals and enable cross-functional integration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and refine domain models in response to evolving business needs.

Enterprise Design Leadership

• Support the development and adoption of enterprise architecture frameworks to meet business objectives and transformation initiatives.
• Design and implement standardised processes to ensure consistency across business units and systems.
• Facilitate the integration of enterprise design principles into operational and IT strategies.

Simplification Programme Support

• Provide architectural oversight to ensure simplification and optimisation initiatives align with the domain model and enterprise design.
• Drive process improvement initiatives with a focus on measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability.

Guidance and Capacity Building

• Offer expert guidance to business and IT teams on architecture best practices, standards, and methodologies.
• Mentor and develop members of the business architecture capability to build long-term expertise.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation through workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Engage with senior leadership, business units, and IT teams to ensure alignment between business needs and architectural solutions.

Skills and Experience

Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in business architecture, enterprise architecture, or closely related roles.
• This role requires active SC Clearance.
• Proven track record of contributing to or leading large-scale transformation and simplification programmes.
• Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally within the UK public sector.

Technical Proficiencies

• Deep understanding of domain modelling and enterprise architecture practices.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman.
• Experience in business process management (BPM) and process optimisation initiatives with measurable results.
• Ability to translate strategy into structured architectural artefacts and roadmaps.

Leadership and Communication

• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to mentor and guide cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to challenge constructively and drive alignment at senior levels.

Collaboration

• Comfortable working both within enterprise design teams and independently across domains.
• Proven ability to build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications & Certifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Architecture, Information Systems, or a related field - Desirable.
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification - Desirable.

Triad’s Commitment to You

As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:

• Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses and participation in communities of practice.
• Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions (5%).
• Private healthcare with Bupa.
• Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access.
• Perkbox membership.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Our Selection Process

After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:

• A verbal, numerical and logical reasoning test
• An interview with our business architecture SME
• An interview session with one of the Management Team, including a career review and cultural fit assessment.
• We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.

Other Information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Laura Piechowicz or submit your application now.

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory to the Tech Talent Charter and a Disability Confident Leader, committed to driving greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles.

Rate: £80 - £105 per hour

IR35 status: Inside IR35

Duration: Initially 6 months

Location: South West (Bristol) - Hybrid circa two days a week in the office

Clearance: Active SC Clearance is required.

You will join a global technology consultancy working with the MoD. As a technical Architect you should be comfortable working in a customer facing role. This role requires an understanding of the mission critical communications space and associated standards.

The role:

Act as the technical authority for systems and services.
Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, architecture principles, and secure-by-design standards.
Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.
Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions.

Your skills and experience:

Knowledge of 3GPP technical standards
Proven experience in system and service architecture in a domain (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud)
Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF)
Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards
Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments

Desirable:

Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate)
Vendor certifications (e.g. AWS)
Knowledge of TETRA / ESN and emergency services organisations
Knowledge of mission critical communication software
Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have 3GPP Specifications and Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner

Nice To Have

ArchiMate
AWS Solution Architect
Certified TOGAS Enterprise Architect
DevOps/DevSecOps
ESN/TETRA
Mission Critical Communications

Enterprise Architect – Remote (UK-based)
£85,000 - £100,000 + bonus, 35-hour work week and great benefits

This profitable and growing organisation require a proven Enterprise Architect / Senior Solution Architect, to provide strategic technology leadership across an established department. You will be joining an organisation that operate within the professional services sector but have a unique tech offering that sets them apart from competitors.

As Enterprise Architect, you will ensure that the business achieves its objectives through scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. This role will have an emphasis on AWS and Salesforce ecosystems, so vast experience with these technologies is essential. You will design and govern enterprise-wide architectures that drive integration, performance, and compliance.

For this role, they are happy for UK-based candidates to work remotely. Occasional visits to Leeds would be preferable.

Package:

35-hour work week with flexible working opportunities
Private Pension, medical insurance, income protection
MIP scheme / bonus opportunities
Death in service benefit 4x salary, EAP scheme
25 holidays per year plus bank holidays + buy/sell options.
Responsibilities:

Determine and implement the enterprise architecture strategy
Lead governance and standards across platforms
Design scalable solutions across Salesforce (multi-cloud) and AWS (cloud-native services, migrations).
Drive integration and data strategy
Translating business objectives into actionable architectures alongside senior stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership to architects and delivery teams.
Experience

Salesforce and AWS expertise is essential to this position.
A background working as an Enterprise / Solution Architect
Architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF
Experience of APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures, and MDM.
Professional Certifications with relevant technologies and architecture frameworks would be expected.
The company have an excellent reputation within their sector, and have experienced consecutive years of growth, posting record revenues for the last financial year. They promote a healthy work-life balance and will give you the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge whilst potentially helping to grow a department.

Click APPLY to be considered for the role as my client is aiming to interview as soon as possible. All interviews are to be conducted virtually, with the process requiring a maximum of three stages.

Contact – Scott Murray or Millie Ellis

Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process.

Due to a high-volume of applications, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks.

Key words; Enterprise Architect. Solution Architect. Lead Architect. Salesforce Architect. Hull, Leeds, York, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, Birmingham, Cardiff, Newcastle, London, Milton Keynes, Reading, Oxford, Cambridge, Northampton, Middlesbrough, Bradford, Coventry, Exeter, Ipswich

Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Hybrid working: 2 days per week required in the office.

Working as part of my clients AI & Innovation team, the role will cover a wide range of technology and will address both making better use of existing systems and the purchase/development of new tools that align with business needs (including generative AI possibilities).

This is a hands on, strategic role which will be ideal for a self-starter who thrives in an innovative, fast-paced and pragmatic environment, who excels in inter-personal relationships, and wants to make a lasting impact by supporting change to the working practices of a global law firm.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the team to analyse requirements in order to identify and define opportunities to deliver business value through technology, to determine fit-for-purpose solution options, and to drive solution decisions backed by strong business cases.
• Ensure a collaborative approach for solution design across all areas of IT, including IT Systems, IT Business systems and IT Service Delivery.
• Work with internal teams to ensure that all solutions delivered are consistent with agreed-upon standards and deliver maximum value to the firm.
• Utilise architecture best practices (such as the Architectural Development Method (ADM) to ensure a consistent and governable approach to architecture.
• Championing the technology strategy with a hands-on understanding of how this can be applied to solutions.
• Ensure the strategy, architecture, standards and roadmaps are communicated and understood by the relevant teams.
• End-to-end design and integration of custom built and COTS applications, including design of test systems to prove architectural design sanity.

Required Knowledge Areas:

• Cloud & platform: Azure, Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate, Dataverse, ALM, governance), SharePoint/Teams extensibility
• Office 365 - Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, OneNote, OneDrive
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar GenAI tools
• Windows 11
• Identity & security - SSO, OAuth/OIDC, Conditional Access, just-in-time access, information protection, MIP labels, audit.
• Certifications (desirable): TOGAF or BCS ESA; Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Power Platform Solution Architect; ITIL; security (eg, CCSP/CISSP) as nice-to-have.

IT Solutions Architect (AI/Azure/M365)

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

Senior SAP IBP Architect - £656 per day inside IR35 - WFH but maybe some time in client's office in Walton on Thames A Senior SAP IBP Architect specializing in Supply and Response, responsible for designing and leading end-to-end planning solutions, optimizing supply planning, Distribution planning, RCCP, response management, and order-based planning processes. Partners with business and IT stakeholders to define architecture, integrate IBP with SAP ECC, SAP SAC, S/4HANA and external systems, and ensure scalable, high-performance planning capabilities. Senior SAP IBP Architect - £656 per day inside IR35 - WFH but maybe some time in client's office in Walton on Thames Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Cyber Transformation Architect

Cyber Security / Azure Cloud

£450 per day, Outside IR35

2 Days per week in Edinburgh

Initial 3 month Contract (likely extensions for 12 months)

We are urgently looking to secure the services of an experienced Cyber Transformation Architect, on an Outside IR35 basis, to support the delivery of a high-profile programme in the Financial Services industry.

Core tasks:

* Ensure there is a coherent security architecture across the projects within the programme

* Maintain a set of phased security architectures for the programme

* Develop and instill into the projects a set of common architecture principles and components

* Provide knowledge sharing on the programme architecture

* Provide Architecture Governance for the projects and set out the expected architecture deliverables

Additional tasks:

* Provide guidance and support to the project architects in developing the project artefacts

* Provide guidance and support to the Project Managers to develop the project Plans and resolve solution issues

* Support the development of a Cybersecurity Resilience Blueprint for Change framework

Skills required:

* Knowledge of Security technologies for Security Operations and IAM.

* Security Architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST, Azure Architecture, Zero Trust, etc)

* Architecture methodologies and alignment with Project lifecycles.

* Good understanding of Microsoft Azure Cloud and Integration

* Good presentation and documentation skills

* Commercial awareness of Statement of Works and MSSP models.

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.

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Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices

Salary up to £80k plus excellent company benefits

Given the nature of the work and timescales, candidates must hold an active SC clearance

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years’ experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you’re valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you’ll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you’re passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

Glassdoor score of 4.6
92% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
100% CEO approval
Role Summary

Triad is seeking an experienced Business Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping and aligning enterprise-wide business architecture across our client engagements. You will define and maintain domain models, support enterprise design initiatives, and provide architectural leadership to ensure strategic alignment, simplification, and measurable business outcomes.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams, you will act as the bridge between strategy and execution, ensuring business architecture underpins transformation, drives clarity, and enables sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities

Domain Model Development and Alignment

• Define, support, and maintain a comprehensive business domain model.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise-wide strategic goals and enable cross-functional integration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and refine domain models in response to evolving business needs.

Enterprise Design Leadership

• Support the development and adoption of enterprise architecture frameworks to meet business objectives and transformation initiatives.
• Design and implement standardised processes to ensure consistency across business units and systems.
• Facilitate the integration of enterprise design principles into operational and IT strategies.

Simplification Programme Support

• Provide architectural oversight to ensure simplification and optimisation initiatives align with the domain model and enterprise design.
• Drive process improvement initiatives with a focus on measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability.

Guidance and Capacity Building

• Offer expert guidance to business and IT teams on architecture best practices, standards, and methodologies.
• Mentor and develop members of the business architecture capability to build long-term expertise.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation through workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Engage with senior leadership, business units, and IT teams to ensure alignment between business needs and architectural solutions.

Skills and Experience

Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in business architecture, enterprise architecture, or closely related roles.
• This role requires active SC Clearance.
• Proven track record of contributing to or leading large-scale transformation and simplification programmes.
• Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally within the UK public sector.

Technical Proficiencies

• Deep understanding of domain modelling and enterprise architecture practices.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman.
• Experience in business process management (BPM) and process optimisation initiatives with measurable results.
• Ability to translate strategy into structured architectural artefacts and roadmaps.

Leadership and Communication

• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to mentor and guide cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to challenge constructively and drive alignment at senior levels.

Collaboration

• Comfortable working both within enterprise design teams and independently across domains.
• Proven ability to build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications & Certifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Architecture, Information Systems, or a related field - Desirable.
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification - Desirable.

Triad’s Commitment to You

As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:

• Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses and participation in communities of practice.
• Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions (5%).
• Private healthcare with Bupa.
• Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access.
• Perkbox membership.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Our Selection Process

After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:

• A verbal, numerical and logical reasoning test
• An interview with our business architecture SME
• An interview session with one of the Management Team, including a career review and cultural fit assessment.
• We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.

Other Information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Laura Piechowicz or submit your application now.

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory to the Tech Talent Charter and a Disability Confident Leader, committed to driving greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles.

*SAP IBP Architect - 6 months+ - Remote.\

RED now has a new contract opportunity for a SAP IBP Architect to join one of our key partners for a new supply chain transformation programme. The initial contract will be for 6 months with a scope for extension.

This contract is to start ASAP and will be remote with rare travel to the client’s office.

\This role is inside IR35.\

\Candidate must be eligible for BPSS check.\

Specific skills/experience required:

• Extensive experience with SAP IBP, specifically Supply Planning and Response & Supply.
• Several years of overall SAP experience.
• Strong experience with Supply Planning, Distribution Planning, Response Management, RCCP and Order-Based Planning.
• Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP ECC, SAP SAC, S/4HANA and external systems.
• Experience within large-scale enterprise environments
• Able to join ASAP

If this role interests you, please send your CV to Lara on (see below) or apply here!

Sheffield, UK (3 days from office)

JD below

In this role, you will:

• Understand the Design and Requirements and develop and execute custom application features and functions
• Understand the BRD and break the requirements into MVP’s and stories
• Strong knowledge of more than 1 Card products
• Accountable for end-to-end solution design; strategically aligned, cost effective architecture solutions that adhere to platform architecture roadmaps and overall enterprise architecture strategy
• Working alongside a wide range of stakeholders, providing architecture direction and leadership to teams
• Create relationships with sponsors to define and support business strategy and technology roadmaps
• Able to manage risk; Effectively manage and escalate risks and issues
• Ensure relevant architecture governance and standards are met
• Mentor and support others
• Partner with external suppliers to define architecture patterns and integration approaches
• Stay up to date with technology trends and communicate to peers and stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• 15+ experience in development and maintenance of complex banking applications such as credit card processing
• Significant background in financial services or related industry. Lending or Cards experience is considered a plus.
• Experience in delivering solutions over a number of years either as an architect or in roles other than architecture
• Proven ability to deliver in a matrixed organisation, including working collaboratively and resolving conflicts
• Able to work with ambiguous problems and create solutions through excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable collaborating with a range of stakeholders to develop solutions, across both business and IT organisations
• Knowledge of, or certification in at least one cloud platform
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communications appropriately to the audience
• Awareness of infrastructure, integration, data, messaging or security are also relevant technical skills.
• Ability to be pragmatic, flexible, have a sense of ownership, develop networks, and be culturally sensitive are also relevant personal attributes.
• Digital Banking Retail Experience (Cards or Loans preferable)
• Full stack solution design skills (Web, App, API, Orchestration, Mainframe (not essential)
• Cyber security mindset
• Resilient and High Availability design experience
• Cloud Certification

DJob Title: IBP Project Supply Architect
Location: WFH but maybe some time in client’s office walton on thames
IR35 Status: Inside via Umbrella company only

Job Description:

A Senior SAP IBP Architect specializing in Supply and Response, responsible for designing and leading end-to-end planning solutions, optimizing supply planning, Distribution planning, RCCP, response management, and order-based planning processes. Partners with business and IT stakeholders to define architecture, integrate IBP with SAP ECC, SAP SAC, S/4HANA and external systems, and ensure scalable, high-performance planning capabilities.

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LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world’s most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Infrastructure Cloud Architect (Azure | TOGAF | Enterprise Architecture)

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong enterprise architecture expertise, ideally TOGAF certified and deep hands-on Azure cloud experience. This role will lead the design, governance, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions across infrastructure, applications, security, and DevOps.

You will play a key role in shaping cloud strategy, modernising legacy platforms, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and security frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Define and govern cloud architecture strategy aligned to TOGAF principles

Design and implement Azure-based solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

Lead cloud migration and transformation initiatives

Architect secure enterprise solutions aligned with ISO27001 and Azure Security Benchmark

Provide technical leadership across infrastructure, applications, networking, and DevOps

Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform

Ensure DevSecOps best practices using Azure DevOps

Support hybrid infrastructure (on-prem & cloud integration)

Collaborate with security, networking, and development teams to deliver resilient solutions

Required Technical Expertise

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Azure DevOps

Cloud Security & Governance

Applications & Platforms

.NET Framework / .NET Core

Microsoft Dynamics

SQL Server

SSRS

M365 Apps

Exchange

SharePoint

IIS

Apache

Security

OWASP

Firewalls

ISO27001

Azure Security Benchmark

Microsoft Defender

zScaler

CASB technologies

Networking

Enterprise switching & routing

MPLS

ExpressRoute

Azure Front Door

Routing protocols

Firewalls

Infrastructure

VMware

Windows Server (2008–2025)

Linux Server environments

Development & Delivery

SDLC best practices

Azure DevOps

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Role: Principle Architect
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - Once a Week On-Site)
Salary: £60,000 - £67,000

Network IT are supporting a large, modernising organisation seeking a Group Architect to lead architecture across a broad digital domain. This role is ideal for an experienced Solutions/Domain Architect who enjoys shaping target architectures, guiding engineering teams, and influencing technology direction at scale.
You’ll work across multiple product teams to define target architectures, drive standards, and ensure technology change aligns to strategy. This is a hands on leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems while supporting and uplifting a wider architecture community.

Role Overview
As a Group Architect, you’ll define and communicate the target architecture for your domain-covering business, application, data, and infrastructure. Working closely with engineering, operations, and product teams, you’ll ensure technology decisions are aligned, well governed, and enable fast, secure, and sustainable delivery.
You’ll support architectural governance, contribute to strategic decision making, mentor other architects, and champion modern engineering approaches across cloud, integration, DevOps, and event driven design.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, operations, and product teams to shape effective cloud and integration solutions.
• Define and maintain target architecture, reference architectures, standards, and policies.
• Align technology change with organisational strategy and governance.
• Promote continuous architectural conversation and cross team alignment.
• Drive architectural decision making across build/run/improve activities.
• Stay abreast of emerging tech and industry trends, applying them where valuable.
• Advise senior technical leaders and support the development of the wider architecture profession.
• Enable reuse of trusted data and adoption of approved integration patterns.
• Participate in knowledge sharing, showcases, and wider architecture community activity.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a Domain or Solutions Architect, including Azure, AWS, and/or integration technologies.
• Ability to define strategies, standards, and architectures (MACH, event driven, cloud).
• Experience migrating on premise solutions to Azure with strong cost/performance awareness.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and automation driven delivery culture.
• Knowledge of SaaS platforms (eg, SAP, Salesforce) within a mixed architecture landscape.
• Excellent communication skills for varied technical and non technical audiences.
• Experience working with third party suppliers and implementation partners.
• Background in Matrix management and supporting multi disciplinary agile teams.
• Awareness of architecture frameworks, patterns, and structured decision making.

ServiceNow Platform Architect (ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, ITOM, Integration Hub, Flow Designer) - 6 Month Contract - £600-650/day (Inside IR35)

Hybrid with choice of base location: London/Midlands/Glasgow

Must hold or be eligible for SC Security Clearance

Overview

Seeking an experienced ServiceNow Architect to provide strategic and technical leadership for a major transformation programme. This role will act as the Technical Design Authority for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring scalable, secure, and best practice-aligned architecture across the estate.

You will play a key role in defining and governing architectural standards while supporting significant uplift activities including a CMDB rebuild, complex integrations, and platform optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for the ServiceNow platform, defining and governing architectural standards and design decisions.

Lead the architectural strategy to ensure long-term platform sustainability, security, and scalability.

Oversee major transformation initiatives including CMDB redesign, platform configuration uplift, and ServiceNow Discovery alignment.

Provide expert guidance on integration patterns, API usage, and MID Server architecture.

Support governance functions including data quality, CI class modelling, and platform best practice.

Collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

Ensure alignment with ITIL v4, enterprise architecture frameworks, and platform governance processes.

Required Skills Experience

We’re looking for candidates with proven technical leadership and deep ServiceNow architectural expertise, including:

ServiceNow Expertise

Advanced knowledge across ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, ITOM, Integration Hub, and Flow Designer.

Strong experience in CMDB modelling, CI class design, reconciliation, and data governance.

Expertise in REST/SOAP APIs, web services, Integration Hub spokes, and MID Server design.

Experience with Scoped Applications, Application Portfolio Management (APM), and platform security best practices.

Solid understanding of data architecture, Discovery patterns, Service Mapping, and complex integration flows.

Good understanding of ITIL v4, enterprise design patterns, and platform governance.

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The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for leading the development, evolution, and governance of technology architecture and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory obligations. This role guides the integration and optimisation of SaaS platforms, cloud services, and emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on cost efficiency, operational effectiveness, and future proofing.

Client Details

My client is a specialist and one of the fastest growing mortgage lenders in the UK.

Description

• Design, maintain, and evolve enterprise-wide architecture in alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
• Define and maintain architectural frameworks, principles, and reference models that guide decision making across the organisation.
• Conduct regular architectural and AI solution reviews to ensure robustness, scalability, and adaptability.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of SaaS platforms, cloud solutions, AI tools, and emerging technologies.
• Lead a team that may include Data Architects, Solution/IT Architects, and other specialist roles.
• Contribute to IT budgeting and cost planning.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and partners supporting technology and SaaS platforms.
• Oversee systems and tools required to deliver architectural responsibilities.
• Provide best-practice guidance for integrating and optimising SaaS and AI solutions, balancing innovation with risk reduction and cost control.
• Oversee lifecycle management of cloud and SaaS platforms, including vendor assessments, contract oversight, and roadmap development.
• Partner with business leaders and technical teams to understand requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, design reviews, and technical forums to encourage alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on technology strategy, AI adoption, and transformation programmes.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, governance models, and best practices.
• Contribute to policies and procedures related to IT, cloud services, security, and AI ethics.
• Identify and mitigate technology and AI related risks across the portfolio.
• Govern SaaS and AI utilisation, monitoring consumption, licensing, and ethical considerations.
• Perform regular SaaS contract and usage reviews to optimise spend and eliminate waste.
• Work with Finance and Procurement to negotiate contracts and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Implement centralised controls for SaaS and AI onboarding/offboarding to ensure compliance and security.
• Define and track KPIs for SaaS and AI adoption, delivering insight into cost effectiveness and operational performance.
• Promote automation and analytics to improve visibility of usage, costs, and business value.
• Provide authentic, values driven leadership to technical teams.
• Attract, develop, and mentor talent within architecture and related disciplines.
• Create and sustain a high performing, collaborative, agile team culture.
• Manage performance, behaviours, and capability development
• Foster a strong risk aware culture across the team and wider function.
• Ensure appropriate controls, governance processes, and reporting mechanisms are in place and maintained.
• Monitor technology trends and evaluate their relevance to organisational goals.
• Promote AI enabled and innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
• Lead proofs of concept and pilot projects to validate and assess new technologies.
• Support wider organisational initiatives such as sustainability, diversity, equity & inclusion, and wellbeing programmes.

Profile

A successful Enterprise Architect should have:

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Strong knowledge of business process modelling and the ability to translate requirements into technology solutions.
• Expertise in integrating complex environments including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Solid understanding of IT governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Awareness of current and emerging trends in cloud, SaaS, data, security, and AI.
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing enterprise-level technology solutions.
• Evidence of continued professional development and strategic IT leadership.
• Significant experience in an enterprise architecture role within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
• Clear and effective communication skills across technical and non technical audiences.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across the organisation.
• Proficiency in developing architectural documentation and roadmaps.
• Sound judgement in evaluating risks, dependencies, and trade offs.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field.
• Professional certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate)

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £130,000 per annum.
• 25 days of annual holiday leave.
• Access to a comprehensive pension scheme.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Private medical insurance for your health and well-being.

Job Title: Chief Architect

Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are looking for a Chief Architect for a Fintech organisation to help shape and govern the Enterprise architecture landscape. You will act as Strategic Technology Leader and will help shape the long-term architectural vision. This role is ideal for someone who brings structure, clarity, and strong strategic thinking.

You will be responsible for

Defining and maintaining the enterprise architecture strategy across data, cloud, CRM, applications, and integration layers.

You will establish architectural principles, standards, and governance frameworks that support agility and regulatory compliance.

Partner with senior leaders to align technology direction with business strategy and product roadmaps.

Experience working in an organisation which is going through a digital transformation

Experience

• Extensive experience in Technology Strategy, Enterprise & Solution Architecture along with strong experience as a Chief Architect.
• Proven experience in operating at board level implementing technology roadmaps in Financial services or regulated environments.
• Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with AI/ML platforms.
• Experience with EA tooling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF would be beneficial.

If the role is of interest please get in contact.

This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a Finance Architect for Oracle Financials to join this thirving bank as they are growing their business

Role details

Title: Finance Architect for Oracle Financials
Business stack: Oracle ERP, EPM (Cloud and EBS) Oracle financial application systems (i.e. Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets)
Location: London City, Liverpool street station and home working hybrid 50/ 50%
Permanent- £90,000- £130,000 plus bonus
Requirements: Oracle ERP systems (Oracle Financials) (Cloud and EBS). Oracle Financials. Strong understanding of finance and accounting principle & processes.

We’re looking for an EU Finance Architect & IT lead for our Finance IT department to join our team.

This position serves as a Finance Architect for Oracle ERP, EPM (Cloud and EBS)

You will be responsible for Implementing, improving, monitoring, and maintaining the bank’s Oracle financial application systems (i.e. Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets) to ensure operational efficiency and data integrity as well as provide functional support to end users. This job requires knowledge of Oracle ERP (Cloud and EBS).

Role requirements

Strong industry experience, of which considerable experience working on Oracle Financials in Finance organizations, typically banking sector.
Strong understanding of finance and accounting principle & processes.
Demonstrable experience of ERP systems (Oracle Financials)
Demonstrable experience of full life cycle implementation and hands on knowledge for Oracle Financials, mainly Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets modules.

For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV and I will review

Technical skills he will be assessing on

hands on oracle financial modules,
accounting background,
oracle ERP
Specifics implementing GL, FA, work end to work, requirements gathering support, and test end to end lifecycle"oracle financials" and (account or accounts or accounting) and ERP

“oracle financials” and (EPM OR ERP)

To find out more about Huxley, please visit

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a Finance Architect for Oracle Financials to join this thirving bank as they are growing their business

Role details

• Title: Finance Architect for Oracle Financials
• Business stack: Oracle ERP, EPM (Cloud and EBS) Oracle financial application systems (i.e. Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets)
• Location: London City, Liverpool street station and home working hybrid 50/ 50%
• Permanent- 90,000- 130,000 plus bonus
• Requirements: Oracle ERP systems (Oracle Financials) (Cloud and EBS). Oracle Financials. Strong understanding of finance and accounting principle & processes.

We’re looking for an EU Finance Architect & IT lead for our Finance IT department to join our team.

This position serves as a Finance Architect for Oracle ERP, EPM (Cloud and EBS)

You will be responsible for Implementing, improving, monitoring, and maintaining the bank’s Oracle financial application systems (i.e. Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets) to ensure operational efficiency and data integrity as well as provide functional support to end users. This job requires knowledge of Oracle ERP (Cloud and EBS).

Role requirements

• Strong industry experience, of which considerable experience working on Oracle Financials in Finance organizations, typically banking sector.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principle & processes.
• Demonstrable experience of ERP systems (Oracle Financials)
• Demonstrable experience of full life cycle implementation and hands on knowledge for Oracle Financials, mainly Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets modules.

For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV and I will review

Technical skills he will be assessing on

• hands on oracle financial modules,
• accounting background,
• oracle ERP
• Specifics implementing GL, FA, work end to work, requirements gathering support, and test end to end lifecycle

“oracle financials” and (account or accounts or accounting) and ERP

“oracle financials” and (EPM OR ERP)

To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed)

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Security Architect (6 month Contract) - £700 to £800pd (Inside IR35) - London (Hybrid once per week)

I am currently looking for a Security Architect to provide senior technical leadership in the design and implementation of secure systems, ensuring security is Embedded into enterprise, cloud, and application architectures.

Key Skills needed

• Significant experience designing secure enterprise or cloud architectures.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (eg, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with security architecture frameworks and threat modelling methodologies.
• Understanding of identity and access management, network security, and data protection.
• Ability to advise stakeholders and guide technical teams on security best practices.
• Desirables - Certifications in: CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, Cloud security (eg, AWS Security, Azure Security)

If interested and feel yourself well suited, please reply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail.

This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a Finance Architect for Oracle Financials to join this thirving bank as they are growing their business

Role details

• Title: Finance Architect for Oracle Financials
• Business stack: Oracle ERP, EPM (Cloud and EBS) Oracle financial application systems (ie Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets)
• Location: London City, Liverpool street station and home working hybrid 50/50%
• Permanent- £90,000- £130,000 plus bonus
• Requirements: Oracle ERP systems (Oracle Financials) (Cloud and EBS). Oracle Financials. Strong understanding of finance and accounting principle & processes.

We’re looking for an EU Finance Architect & IT lead for our Finance IT department to join our team.

This position serves as a Finance Architect for Oracle ERP, EPM (Cloud and EBS)

You will be responsible for Implementing, improving, monitoring, and maintaining the bank’s Oracle financial application systems (ie Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets) to ensure operational efficiency and data integrity as well as provide functional support to end users. This job requires knowledge of Oracle ERP (Cloud and EBS).

Role requirements

• Strong industry experience, of which considerable experience working on Oracle Financials in Finance organizations, typically banking sector.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principle & processes.
• Demonstrable experience of ERP systems (Oracle Financials)
• Demonstrable experience of full life cycle implementation and hands on knowledge for Oracle Financials, mainly Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets modules.

For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV and I will review

Technical skills he will be assessing on

• hands on oracle financial modules,
• accounting background,
• oracle ERP
• Specifics implementing GL, FA, work end to work, requirements gathering support, and test end to end life cycle

“Oracle Financials” and (account or accounts or accounting) and ERP

“Oracle Financials” and (EPM OR ERP)

To find out more about Huxley, please visit our website

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

The Role: Data Architect

Location: Birmingham (once a week on site)
Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pension

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation undergoing a large scale brownfield transformation, replacing an existing SAP data platform with a modern, scalable solution and so are hiring a Data Architect to lead the design of this platform.

This role would suit a pragmatic Data Architect who has previously designed and built a greenfield or brownfield platform with a high level of autonomy. The organisation is currently relatively immature from a data architecture perspective, so the ideal candidate must be comfortable operating with ambiguity, shaping direction and implementing data governance frameworks. Experience within a highly regulated industry would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities of the Data Architect:

• Own and shape the enterprise data architecture vision, strategy and maturity roadmap.
• Design the end-to-end data platform, including data models, data lakes, warehouses and integrations.
• Define data standards and establish a robust data governance framework, developing data quality and security standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure readiness for AI/ML integration.
• Evaluate emerging tools, cloud platforms and analytics technologies.
• Work with external partners to establish a “single version of the truth” across the industry and enable secure data sharing.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Architect, having previously shaped or matured an organisation’s data landscape.
• Experience within a regulated industry (eg utilities, finance, defence). Energy/utilities experience (gas, water, power, electricity) would be highly desirable.
• Broad knowledge of modern data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Experience working within SAP environments/modules (eg S/4 HANA, RISE) would be advantageous.
• Strong data modelling expertise.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and able to communicate architectural decisions at a senior level.

The role: Data Architect

Location: Birmingham (once a week)
Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pension

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the (see below)

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