Infrastructure Architect in Oxford

What is an infrastructure architect?

Infrastructure architects are responsible for designing and implementing information systems to fit with a business’ existing infrastructure and initiatives.

Technical ability is only one aspect of the internal infrastructure role. Creative thinking, project management and research also play a key part in the sourcing and design of new solutions which are fit for business purpose.

Infrastructure architect job description and responsibilities

An infrastructure architect works with business leaders to determine the outcomes that a technical project or system should deliver, then they design, build and deploy it as part of a larger project.

Not just tasked with creating new core infrastructure elements, the job role also includes assessing current systems for security and suitability and researching potential upgrades.

Daily duties may include:

Assessing existing systems to ensure they meet business requirements

Monitoring the security of existing business systems

Predicting and overseeing infrastructure or software upgrades based on business needs

Technical direction of new system implementations

Creating detailed project plans for new system designs and roll outs

Reporting on project deployments

Infrastructure Architect job qualifications, skills and experience

An infrastructure architect needs several technical qualifications and plenty of proven industry experience to be considered for an open job role.

Basic qualifications should include a degree in one of the following subjects:

Software Development

Computer Science

Engineering

An additional Masters or PhD are preferred, as well as experience with project management and extensive experience as part of a software engineering team. Other beneficial technical skills would include experience with:

Enterprise applications

Information system development

Network software

Cloud methodologies

Professionals should have some of the following soft skills in order to be successful in the role:

The ability to solve problems fast

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

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Salary for Infrastructure Architect in Oxford

85500 - 116000

25th percentile

85500

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th percentile

98000

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th percentile

116000

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications.

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