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london, london
£600 - £747 per day
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it
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network, systems & security
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PR-1416353

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Principal Architect - Facilities & Data Centre Design
UK-Based- Remote (Flexible International Travel Required - Including Riyadh, KSA)
Payrate: £650 - £747 Per Day Inside IR35
Contract Duration - 6 Months
IR35 Status: Inside
Sector: Telecommunications / National Cyber Security Program ...

NISC 2000 (Mandatory)

A leading global telecommunications company is seeking a Principal Architect with deep expertise in Facilities and Data Centre Design to lead a critical strategic programme in collaboration with international cyber security stakeholders. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping national-level infrastructure as part of a 2030 National Cyber Security Capability roadmap.

As the technical lead for Data Centre and Operations Room environments, you will work with consortium partners, strategists, and analysts to define the long-term architecture, create implementation roadmaps, and drive the delivery of large-scale, secure infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and deliver a comprehensive Data Centre and Operational Environment Strategy.
Develop high-level use cases, architectural requirements, and RFPs for large-scale national infrastructure projects.
Lead gap analysis, migration planning, and define operational resilience and business continuity models.
Ensure compliance with industry best practices in design, physical security, networking, power, cooling, and cloud integration.

Translate strategic vision into functional and non-functional requirements across people, process, and technology.

What We're Looking For:

10+ years of experience in Data Centre architecture and facilities design.
Proven experience with physical, hybrid, and cloud-based DC solutions, including containerisation and virtualisation.
Strong capability in RFP creation, stakeholder engagement, and translating business needs into technical requirements.
Deep knowledge of structured cabling, power/cooling systems, space planning, and physical security.
Prior experience in national/international-scale infrastructure programs.
Ability to lead through ambiguity, work with cross-functional teams, and simplify complex information for stakeholders.
Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.

This is a high-impact opportunity to influence the architectural blueprint of critical infrastructure for national cyber defence. If you're a strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge and a passion for designing secure, resilient environments, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. pandey @ randstad. Co. uk

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

NISC 2000 (Mandatory)

Key Responsibilities:

Define and deliver a comprehensive Data Centre and Operational Environment Strategy.
Develop high-level use cases, architectural requirements, and RFPs for large-scale national infrastructure projects.
Lead gap analysis, migration planning, and define operational resilience and business continuity models.
Ensure compliance with industry best practices in design, physical security, networking, power, cooling, and cloud integration.

Translate strategic vision into functional and non-functional requirements across people, process, and technology.

What We're Looking For:

10+ years of experience in Data Centre architecture and facilities design.
Proven experience with physical, hybrid, and cloud-based DC solutions, including containerisation and virtualisation.
Strong capability in RFP creation, stakeholder engagement, and translating business needs into technical requirements.
Deep knowledge of structured cabling, power/cooling systems, space planning, and physical security.
Prior experience in national/international-scale infrastructure programs.
Ability to lead through ambiguity, work with cross-functional teams, and simplify complex information for stakeholders.
Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.

This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. pandey @ randstad. Co. uk

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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