Average Infrastructure Architect salary in the UK

Infrastructure Architect - SC Cleared (Hybrid, London) Day Rate: £650 (Inside IR35)Clearance: SC Cleared, Sole UK Nationals OnlyLocation: Hybrid - London We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to join a high-profile programme delivering secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions. This role requires a strong background in designing and implementing complex, secure environments aligned with industry best practices and compliance frameworks. Key Responsibilities Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs, build guides, and ensure solutions adhere to security principles such as Secure by Design and recognised frameworks.Design and oversee secure, multi-tenant data centre networks, advanced routing, and robust security postures.Architect private cloud platforms leveraging hyper-converged infrastructure and software-defined networking.Support modern application hosting platforms, containerisation, and messaging systems.Lead technical design workshops, act as subject matter expert for infrastructure, and ensure compliance with hardening standards.Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption for streamlined deployment and management. Core Technical Expertise Modern data centre networking and routing protocols.Network security architecture and high-grade security devices.Private cloud and hyper-converged infrastructure.Software-defined networking and secure multi-tier environments.Senior-level Linux and Windows administration.Application platforms including containerisation and CI/CD. Desirable Skills Advanced networking (EVPN/VXLAN).Automation and DevOps tools (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines).Advanced security and observability solutions.Kubernetes and modern application/data platforms.Storage and GPU technologies. Professional Requirements Proven experience leading technical design authority sessions.Strong documentation skills (HLDs, LLDs, Build Guides).Knowledge of security frameworks (CIS, STIG, NIST).Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP) highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a mission-critical programme in a secure environment. If you have the expertise and clearance required, we would like to hear from you. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Infrastructure Analyst – Wintel, VMWare, vSphere, Broadcom/EMC SAN, Azure Cloud, Backup & Restore, Disaster Recovery, IT Security, Infrastructure Security Business Continuity. Permanent, London, (Hybrid 3/2), £85k - £95k +Bonus +BenefitsInfrastructure Analyst required to focus on backup and restore, disaster recovery and security hardening work in both pre-emptive and reactive capacity as part of a wider Wintel Engineering team.Working collaboratively with both BAU and Project teams within the infrastructure department you will undertake 50/50 mix of project work and reactive BAU work relating to virtualised environments (VMWare, vSphere) and related SAN storage technologies (such as Broadcom, Commvault, EMC etc). Your project work will focus on improving the environment(s) essentially working to strengthen the IT security position and your BAU work will focus on Disaster Recovery during major incidents. Core responsibilities will include:Design, management and enhancement of VMWare vSphere and related SAN infrastructure Management of infrastructure utilising HCI (Hyper Converged Infrastructure) tools SAN Storage Array management (EMC, Broadcom, Commvault etc)Reactive Disaster Recovery Management; Backup and Restore Automation of tasks utilising Powershell ScriptsLiaison with Infosec teams to ensure compliance of the infrastructure environmentServer Hardening and Cyber Security Engineering in partnership with the CyberSec Engineer(s)Implementation of security protocols inc SSO, MFA, PIM/PAM, PKI, Zero Trust policies etcConfiguration of virtualised environments for related teams (Applications etc) and backup solutionsWe are searching for an Infrastructure Analyst, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Infrastructure Security Engineer/Architect who can demonstrate: Extensive Wintel Engineering experience – Windows Server, AD/GPo/Entra etc, Azure CloudExpert level experience with VMWare vSphere management, deployment and hardeningSAN storage expertise across a range of technologies such as (EMC, Broadcom, Commvault)Experience of backup and restore procedures within an virtualised infrastructure environmentReasonable capability with Powershell scripting for management and automationExposure to HCI (Hyper Converged Infrastructure) tools such as VMWare vSAN, Dell VxRail, HPE SimpliVity, Cisco HyperFlex or Nutanix **DESIRABLE**Understanding of infrastructure security protocols PIM/PAM, PKI etcExperience and understanding of Cyber Security monitoring and response (infrastructure)Strong project delivery skills (SAN, VMWare); reactive BAU support experience Excellent communication skills able to engage with process driven depts such as InfoSecStrong opportunity to work across a number of fields gaining valuable experience with emerging technologies; solid training and certification support experience offered by this firm within Microsoft AZ and SC level certifications.

Senior Infrastructure ArchitectCity of London, LondonUp to £110,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Health Insurance (Family) Senior Infrastructure ArchitectCity of London (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)£80,000–£110,000 (DOE) + 10% Bonus + Family Healthcare + Flexible WorkingWe are partnered with a well-established, growing City-based IT Consultancy and MSP looking to hire an experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect into a senior, customer-facing role.This position suits a Senior Infrastructure Architect from an IT MSP or Consultancy background, used to working across everything from legacy on-prem environments through hybrid estates to modern cloud-first platforms.What you’ll be doing As a Senior Infrastructure Architect, you will work directly with customers to design infrastructure and cloud solutions that make technical and commercial sense. You’ll own solution direction, produce clear HLDs and LLDs, and stay close to delivery to ensure designs translate into real-world outcomes.This is a hands-on architecture role that blends technical authority with strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness.You’ll be comfortable working across: Hybrid infrastructure (on-prem, private cloud, public cloud)Azure and AWS as preferred cloud platformsVirtualisation and hosted desktop technologiesWindows-based infrastructure and identity servicesMessaging and collaboration platformsSecurity, resilience, performance, and scalability Given the MSP client base, the successful Senior Infrastructure Architect must be confident modernising mixed estates while supporting business-critical legacy systems.What we’re looking for: Strong experience producing high-quality HLDs and LLDsClear commercial awareness and comfort with design trade-offsConfident presenting solutions to non-technical stakeholdersBackground in an MSP or client consultancy environment Package £80,000–£110,000 base salary (DOE)10% annual bonusFamily private healthcareFlexible and hybrid working25 days holidayTraining and long-term progression This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Architect looking for a senior, varied, and influential role within a high-quality consultancy environment.