Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure Architect job description

The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions to support enterprise technology environments. This role ensures that infrastructure strategies align with business objectives, New Zealand-specific compliance requirements, and best-practice standards.

Infrastructure Architect duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of an Infrastructure Architect include:

Designing end-to-end infrastructure architectures across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments

Leading the selection and integration of infrastructure platforms, network services, and storage solutions

Ensuring compliance with New Zealand data governance laws, the NZ Privacy Act, and security frameworks such as ISO 27001

Developing infrastructure roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy and future growth

Collaborating with security, application, and operations teams to ensure system resilience, availability, and performance

Providing architectural oversight for infrastructure projects, including migrations, upgrades, and new implementations

Documenting infrastructure designs, configurations, and standards to support governance and audit readiness

Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity planning aligned with NZ government cloud and resilience guidance

Advising on cost optimisation and licensing strategies for infrastructure solutions

Infrastructure Architect job qualifications and requirements

A degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required. Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Cisco CCNP/CCIE are advantageous.

Requirements include:

7+ years’ experience in infrastructure design and architecture roles

Proven expertise in networking, server architecture, virtualisation, and cloud technologies (e.g. Azure, AWS, VMware)

Strong understanding of New Zealand-specific compliance standards, including NZ Privacy Act and ISO 27001

Experience with infrastructure automation and monitoring tools

Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to lead architectural governance and mentor technical teams

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Salary for Infrastructure Architect

155000 - 185000

25th percentile

155000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

175000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

185000

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or KiwiSaver.

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