Infrastructure Technical Architect (Contract) - On-site, Newport (South Wales)A global IT Consultancy is looking for an Infrastructure Technical Architect to deliver hands-on technical architecture and infrastructure implementation work on a critical programme. This is a full-time, on-site contract in Newport, South Wales.Key detailsRate: up to 625/day (inside IR35)Start: ASAPDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Newport, South Wales (100% on-site)Clearance: Active SC and NPPV3 requiredWhat you''ll be doingDelivering and implementing infrastructure/technical solutions end-to-endOwning LLDs, technical documentation and DR planningManaging and supporting infrastructure changes (incl. out-of-hours where needed)Providing technical leadership, mentoring and knowledge transferWorking with stakeholders/suppliers/3rd parties to drive deliveryEssential skills and experienceStrong virtualisation experience: VMware and/or Hyper-VWindows Server (2008+ onwards) engineering and supportStrong PowerShell scripting/automationAzure experience (including Azure Local exposure ideal)Solid grasp of enterprise infrastructure best practice and operational processesNice to have: Ansible for Windows build automation