Infrastructure Architect (Platform & Network Systems)

Job Title: Infrastructure Architect (Platform & Network Systems)

Req ID: 55313

Job Function: Business Services & Operations

Posting Start Date: 05/06/2026

Posting End Date: 21/06/2026

Division: Openreach

Job Location: GBR Ipswich - B01 Adastral Pk

Advertised Salary: Competitive plus benefits.

Location – Ipswich - Hybrid working 3 office days per week required.

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to design and deliver large-scale platforms supporting one of the UK’s most critical network environments.

You’ll work across data centre infrastructure, virtualisation, containerisation and Operating systems to build secure, scalable and highly available systems that underpin national connectivity services

Key Responsibilities

• Design enterprise infrastructure platforms (compute, storage, networking, virtualisation)
• Architect high-availability and scalable systems in on‑premise environments
• Integrate Kubernetes / container platforms with core infrastructure services
• Produce HLD/LLD designs and define architecture standards
• Provide technical leadership across engineering, delivery and operations teams
• Support complex troubleshooting, performance optimisation and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• Infrastructure Architecture / Platform Engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of VMware (ESXi, NSX, vSAN, VCF)
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, container platforms
• Strong Linux OS (OL,RHEL, Ubuntu, SLES) administration
• Strong knowledge of securing data centre infrastructure, virtualisation platforms, and operating systems
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, firewalls)
• Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Bash, PowerShell)
• Understanding of high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery

Desirable

• Experience with EMS/NMS, SDN, or telecom networks
• Exposure to large-scale distributed systems
• Knowledge of UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021

Our package;

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.

You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.

Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now

About Openreach

We’re the nation’s number one broadband network and we build the connections that matter.

Our customers are the 640+ communications providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses and our mission is build the best digital future for the UK.

There’s over 33,000 of us across the country, and we have a vision that our workforce should represent the communities that we serve. Diversity and accessibility are important to both where we are now and where we’re going. We value every colleague and the contribution they make, because a diverse business is a stronger business.

We also want the best work-life balance for all our people, which is why we offer smart working. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll be able to discuss how smart working fits with your role during the recruitment process.

How To Apply

It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page.

We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We welcome applications from every community and we’re looking forward to receiving yours.