Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Reading or Havant
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Architect to become a critical part of the team helping to deliver major change and transformation for our business customers. The role will support technical design activities across the context of both IT and OT.
You will
- Produce high- and low-level architecture design artefacts for BAU and project change across multiple business areas.
- Define and maintain GTS technology roadmaps aligned to ABC models across IT and OT, supporting wider IT strategy.
- Create and maintain architecture patterns, reference architectures, and reusable infrastructure service designs.
- Translate functional and non-functional business requirements into effective, secure, and scalable architecture solutions.
- Collaborate with architecture teams, third-party providers, and stakeholders as a trusted advisor, supporting delivery, mentoring, innovation, and continuous improvement.
You Have
- Previous experience operating in a design architecture role.
- Strong understanding of Cloud and Infrastructure technologies across IT and OT environments, including Purdue levels.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms, with experience designing on-premise, off-premise, and hybrid architecture solutions.
- Familiarity with architecture frameworks and development methods such as TOGAF or Zachman, alongside recognised regulatory and security frameworks such as ISO, NIST, and NCSC CAF.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a pragmatic, business-focused approach to enabling requirements.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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