Our client is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to shape the future state of global platforms through Azure-first design, data centre migrations, and network modernisation. This role focuses on defining target architectures and guiding delivery teams to achieve secure, scalable, and cost-efficient outcomes. Responsibilities: Define target-state infrastructure roadmaps and guide delivery teams through transition; Provide reference architectures, standards, and pragmatic advice grounded in Microsoft’s Well-Architected Framework; Influence and challenge technical proposals, ensuring balance between innovation, performance, cost, and security; Work closely with infrastructure, security, architects, IT directors, and product owners to align business needs with technical outcomes; Contribute to cloud security posture in partnership with the security architecture team; and Support multiple projects concurrently, ensuring architecture decisions are consistent and strategic. Shape architectural direction for: Cloud-first infrastructure (predominantly Azure, with awareness of AWS/GCP); Data centre migrations and consolidation; Network modernisation; and AI and data platform enablement. Requirements: 3 years in Infrastructure architecture roles within complex enterprise environments; Strong background in both on-premises and cloud (Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS; landing zones); Understanding of networking, virtualisation, and containerisation; Familiarity with architectural frameworks; ability to apply practices such as the Microsoft Well-Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification valued but not mandatory; and Ability to influence senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and vendors across multiple regions. How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please call Danny White at u&u on 02 8245 7931 quoting reference number 42431 . At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs. Please submit your resume in Word format only.
