Infrastructure Architect (Hardware & Cloud) - Contract - Remote
Method is looking for an experienced Solution Architecture Consultant to support the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure and cloud solutions on a services-based engagement. This is a 9-month contract operating outside IR35, focused on Azure Local deployments and associated infrastructure.
This will be a remote first role with occasional (once a month) site travel.
- 9-months
- Remote
- Outside IR35
- £500 per day
About the Role
The consultant will be responsible for:
- Designing infrastructure and cloud architecture solutions (primarily Azure Local).
- Leading client workshops and producing clear, structured HLDs, LLDs, and implementation guides.
- Supporting standard infrastructure sizing and validation (HPE/Dell).
- Planning and supporting Azure Local deployments with Azure AD (EntraID) and Azure Lighthouse.
- Providing technical leadership across architecture governance, installation (via OEM partners), and environment validation.
- Producing documentation to support delivery and service transition.
- Coordinating site surveys and installations with third-party suppliers.
- Advising on compliance, risk, and technical strategy for cloud and infrastructure transformation.
Key Skills & Experience
- 8-10+ years in infrastructure and cloud architecture roles.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including EntraID (Azure AD), Azure Lighthouse, compute, and networking.
- Experience with VMware, SAN/NAS (NetApp, Isilon), and Windows/Linux virtualisation.
- Knowledge of HPE/Dell platforms, OEM delivery models, and secure networking (Cisco, F5).
- Comfortable working in regulated environments with compliance constraints.
- Strong written communication - able to produce high-quality HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, and implementation docs.
- Certifications such as AZ-305, TOGAF, or similar are desirable.
Contact brent.chambers@methodresourcing.co.uk for more information.
RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
