Lead Infrastructure Architect with DORA & FCA (Director I - Cloud Infrastructure Services)

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London, United Kingdom

Full-Time, Permanent

Financial Services particularly related to DORA and FCA

We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Lead Infrastructure Architect to drive infrastructure strategy and architecture across critical transformation programmes within our Financial Services environment. This role requires deep domain expertise in financial regulatory compliance, particularly related to DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) and FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) mandates.

Role Description

Lead Infrastructure Architect

London, United Kingdom

Full-Time, Permanent

Financial Services particularly related to DORA and FCA

We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Lead Infrastructure Architect to drive infrastructure strategy and architecture across critical transformation programmes within our Financial Services environment. This role requires deep domain expertise in financial regulatory compliance, particularly related to DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) and FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) mandates.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation across infrastructure domains and a proven track record of delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions in regulated environments.

The Role

• Define and lead the enterprise infrastructure architecture strategy to support regulatory-driven transformation, ensuring alignment with DORA, FCA, and operational resilience frameworks.
• Design secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions across key domains:
• Wintel & Linux Platforms
• Network Infrastructure (LAN/WAN/SD-WAN, Wireless, Firewalls)
• Unified Communications & Collaboration (Cisco, Microsoft Teams)
• Endpoint & Mobility Management (Intune, MDM/UEM)
• Observability & Monitoring (ELK, Prometheus, AppDynamics)
• End-User Computing (VDI, OS lifecycle)
• End-User Services & Service Desk (ITSM, CSAT, automation)
• Lead architectural governance processes, ensuring solutions meet regulatory, security, and business continuity requirements.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, and legal teams to translate DORA and FCA requirements into actionable architectural standards.
• Partner with cloud, DevOps, and security teams to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions.
• Develop reference architectures, transformation roadmaps, and technical documentation to support delivery teams.
• Evaluate new technologies for potential adoption in compliance-driven contexts.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and executive leadership.
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and architecture, with significant exposure to regulated financial services environments.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting DORA, FCA, or equivalent regulatory frameworks within infrastructure programmes.
• Proven ability to design and lead large-scale transformation initiatives with operational resilience at the core.
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS), automation, Zero Trust, and modern workplace technologies.
• Knowledge of ITSM/ITIL and service management best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting to C-level executives.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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