Infrastructure Architect 650 - 700 p/d Inside IR35 Location - Remote working Duration - 3 months Role Purpose:The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for designing and governing the Agency IT infrastructure estate. The post holder will work with multiple teams on projects and problems that require broad architectural thinking.You will develop strategic and tactical engineering roadmaps for technologies and services in your area of responsibility, making sure that they are future-proofed, and that the organisation derives maximum value from its investment in technologies.You will maintain relationships with relevant suppliers, making sure services and products are delivered and aligned to industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesExperienced Microsoft-focused Infrastructure Architect with strong on-premises expertise.Lead the technical design of systems and services, and justify and communicate design decisions to othersInfrastructure and Networking (Cloud and On-Prem; key vendor is HPe)Device Management and Security (Intune)Assure other services and system quality, making sure the technical work fits into the broader strategy for the agencyExplore the benefits of cross-government alignmentProvide mentoring within teams and provide leadership to other architectsDevelop effective implementation and procurement strategies, consistent with business needs while ensuring adherence to relevant technical strategies, policies, Governm