Job Description

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Hybrid, Full-time, Unlimited
Birmingham, Nottingham

Group Wide Lead Cloud Network Architect


Locations: Birmingham (England), Nottingham (England)


Our CIO Office & IT Strategy team seeks a Group-wide Lead Cloud Architect to independently shape the Cloud Network strategy and architecture for Uniper IT. We want an ambitious professional with strong interpersonal and technical skills, especially in Azure cloud networking and network security, to help deliver this specialised function.

Your responsibilities

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UNIPER IT is responsible for managing all IT matters for the UNIPER Group.
The organisation is seeking a Lead Cloud Network Architect to operate at group level within the CIO unit of Uniper IT.


This position includes tasks that will define and guide the IT Strategy for Cloud Networking within Uniper IT.


As the subject matter expert in Cloud Networking, the focus will be on modern network infrastructure in Azure.


The role includes defining the conceptual architecture of Cloud Networking in Azure and overseeing technical decision-making and governance during implementation phases to ensure alignment with the Uniper Cloud strategy.


Participation in steering and governance meetings at the executive management level is required, including addressing discussions regarding adherence to Uniper's Cloud Network standards.


Responsibilities include ensuring sustainable and effective delivery of work programmes, providing guidance according to Uniper's architectural frameworks, and establishing design standards and quality assurance procedures. The position involves leading design decisions as necessary.


It also covers reviewing high-level designs from Uniper's strategic service partners to assess suitability and cost-effectiveness in relation to business requirements, shaping and guiding IT strategy for cloud network topics, and leading senior architecture and technical teams across various locations.


Additional duties involve developing IT strategy recommendations for review and approval by Uniper Senior Management and steering boards.


Evaluating strategic compliance of projects during formal approval processes--typically for initiatives lasting 6 to 24 months--and contributing to decisions on infrastructure vendors as part of broader project teams.


The role also entails identifying and recommending infrastructure standards and representing LOB IT in group initiatives, collaborating with business stakeholders to contribute IT input during business case development.


A strong background in implementing cloud networking principles, including the assessment of vulnerabilities and resiliency considerations, is expected.

Your profile

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Proficiency in Azure Cloud Networking, with the capability to align business needs with IT requirements. Experience working within cross-border enterprise architecture environments. Background in international change delivery settings. Leadership and team management experience required. Multiple years of managing change within complex environments. Bachelor's degree or equivalent education. Desirable to have TOGAF9 architecture certification, or currently pursuing certification. Advanced analytical and conceptual abilities. Ability to work independently and follow established processes. Comprehensive knowledge of cloud architecture, particularly in the Azure ecosystem. Strong communication and relationship skills for effective collaboration across teams, including conveying complex technical information to various stakeholders. Experience in engaging with and managing third parties, ideally within an outsourced context. Understanding of economic principles and experience in budget management. Written and spoken proficiency in English. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally is required. Job ID:
88474
Application deadline:
30/08/2025
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail and we will get back to you:


career@uniper.energy
Please note: Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications by e-mail for data protection reasons. We would therefore like to ask you to apply exclusively here via our career page. The process is very simple and only takes a few minutes.


As long as our positions are online here on the career page, the application process is not yet complete and the positions are still vacant.


We look forward to receiving your application!


Your Uniper Talent Acquisition Team


Living diversity, fairness and inclusion (DEI) at Uniper
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. That's why we encourage applications from suitably qualified and suitable people regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We embrace inclusion and support flexible working.


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