Infrastructure Architect

Samworth Brothers ,
Leicester, Leicestershire
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We are currently recruiting for a Infrastructure Architect Server to be based at our Leicester or Cornwall site. Working Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 pm. Samworth Brothers Gro up is a 4 th generation family business that prides itself on looking after its people and producing high quality products. We are always looking for outstanding people, with great attitudes and an openness to learning to join our family. The size of our business enables us to support career development and progression that will help our people fulfil their potential. The significant business transformation portfolio within Samworth Brothers is such that additional controls are required to ensure that the technology being delivered align to the IT and businesses strategies. Development of technical architecture and well documented solution designs are important elements in providing the necessary controls and structures to enable successful transformation. The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for being the authority on and owning the technical direction of a technology area and maintaining the architectural documentation. Provide support to projects in the way of solution design, technical consultation and in some cases technical delivery.The areas covered by Infrastructure Architecture: Server and hosting technologies, to include Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Server and VMware Endpoint technologies, to include Windows 10, iOS, Android, asset management and deployment technologies, endpoint security technologies. Job Opportunity Be a contributor to the technology strategies and roadmaps that support the primary IT strategy. Provide technical and strategic steerage to project and support teams. Be the point of contact and authority on technology for the Infrastructure Manager. Contribute to change delivery roadmaps and service portfolio. Responsibilities to develop technology roadmaps within relevant technology areas. Provide consultative support on technology to business people. Be the design authority for the relevant technology area. Responsible for technical solution designs as part of active project delivery. Act as technical architects on projects when required. Be responsible for the architectural documentation for the relevant technology area. Contribute to the resolution of business impacting issues where required (Escalations) The Right Person You will be someone who is self-motivated and focussed on the customer. You will demonstrate initiative and ownership. You value others and their contribution and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues. You will be flexible and adaptable to change. In addition, you will have the following skills: Supporting professional or industry qualifications (preferred) 5 years minimum relevant industry experience in an infrastructure or architecture role (essential) Experience of delivering technology in the food industry (preferred) Have a highly technical background, extensive knowledge in role specific technologies and a good understanding across various technology areas Good understanding of business drivers, processes and the role technology can play in achieving business goals. Effective communication, good presentation skills Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence at all levels. What we have to offer We provide a terrific range of benefits including great facilities with onsite parking and subsidised restaurants, as well as an excellent retirement savings plan (pension), private health cover (subject to terms and conditions) and a discount scheme ‘Quality Life’ that provides savings at supermarkets, high street retailers and a host of leisure outlets. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89782708

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