Senior Technical Architect - Infrastructure

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide the best in-class solutions for our customers, helping to shape and support a data-driven future for the UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Providing innovation to government partners.

Delivering best-in-class solutions.

Working at the cutting-edge of technology

It all matters.

Bring complex infrastructure designs to life

Being a Senior Technical Architect – Infrastructure means you’ll be designing and delivering secure infrastructure solutions across evolving environments. Working across platforms, storage, end user computing and core services, you’ll translate architectural direction into practical designs that guide build and implementation. You’ll also apply agreed standards and produce high-quality designs, contribute to roadmaps and reference architectures that support long-term development.

Your role will have you lead delivery, acting as technical assurance across projects and supporting engineers and product teams through implementation. By producing clear architecture artefacts, mentoring others in the infrastructure domain, and providing trustworthy advice that helps identify risks to stakeholders, you’ll play a proud part in shaping resilient infrastructure solutions that protect the nation’s interests. You’ll also foster collaboration, continuous improvement and a focus on practical outcomes so that the infrastructure platforms remain resilient, secure and ready to adapt as needs evolve.

Deliver your architectural expertise with confidence

You bring strong experience in infrastructure architecture, backed by either a relevant degree or equivalent hands-on experience and recognised certifications. You’re comfortable turning complex business and security requirements into scalable designs that work in practice, with experience across VMware and on premise platforms . And your ability to produce high-quality designs and assure complex solutions gives you a solid grounding in modern infrastructure practices.

You enjoy working closely with engineers, architects and stakeholders to shape robust solutions, whether that’s leading teams through delivery challenges, offering guidance or contributing to governance conversations. And while you’re helping others develop and grow, you’re always learning too – continuing to build your own expertise along the way.

Discover the support you need to grow your career

Working with us, you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of, and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do and all you need.

All our employees have to be security cleared to the highest level, so you’ll need to undergo a comprehensive vetting process before joining. We have a number of roles within Technical architecture, some of these roles require SC and some will require DV vetting. You can find out more about both vetting types on our website. And if you have a specific preference, you can outline this on your application form. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.