Lead Architect

Architecture Design & Governance

• Lead the design of secure, end‑to‑end cloud and infrastructure architectures for BAU operations, strategic programs, and M&A initiatives.
• Produce architectural documentation including blueprints, reference architectures, HLDs, LLDs, and multi‑year technology roadmaps.
• Ensure all designs meet requirements across business, application, data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity domains.
• Govern adherence to TMF architecture standards, cybersecurity policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Facilitate design assurance, architecture reviews, and risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle.

Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure

• Architect and manage hybrid environments spanning Azure cloud and Microsoft HCI‑based data centres.
• Design secure virtual networks, connectivity models, segmentation strategies, and hybrid connectivity between on‑prem and cloud.
• Architect IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments using automation, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and DevSecOps practices.

Cybersecurity & Zero Trust

• Embed Zero Trust and security‑by‑design principles across identity, network, application, and data layers.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on threat modelling, vulnerability management, incident readiness, and security tool integration (SIEM, SOC platforms).
• Ensure logging, monitoring, encryption, access controls, and security baselines are consistently applied.

Engineering Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with third‑party vendors and service providers to ensure solutions are aligned with approved architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and influence across global teams and stakeholders.
• Document architectural decisions, technical trade‑offs, risks, and mitigation plans.