Infrastructure Architect

As an Infrastructure Architect, you’ll provide technical leadership and governance across Heathrow’s data centre platforms, working closely with business partners, third-party suppliers, and internal teams. Your work will directly support Heathrow’s strategic goals, from enhancing operational efficiency to enabling cutting-edge digital services for millions of passengers. Success in this role means delivering robust, scalable solutions that meet business needs today while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges.There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow. Our rewardsWe offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions. Working LocationOur Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow. Sustainable Travel to workHeathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.Equal OpportunitiesAs an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.With 80 million passengers passing through our airport each year, it takes hundreds of systems, platforms and networks to keep our airport running smoothly, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Join us, and you'll thrive on the buzz of providing the technology, data, cyber and digital capabilities that run all the services you'd expect to see in a city, and more. Tech at Heathrow isn't typical. The scale and non-stop nature of our airport make it truly unique.Our Data, Digital and Technology team are leading the way in innovations that will make our airport more efficient, resilient and competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace, as well as keeping Heathrow safe and secure.Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. We're constantly looking for new ways to help Heathrow transform and grow, responding to the changing needs of passengers, colleagues and partner businesses.It means the chance to work on a huge variety of inspiring projects and to develop in lots of exciting directions. Our team covers technology, cyber defence, data and digital, offering one-of-a-kind careers you won't find anywhere else.Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale infrastructure solutions within complex environments.Strong knowledge of data centre technologies, including virtualisation platforms, storage systems, and server infrastructure.Ability to develop and maintain architectural roadmaps and technical standards.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing technical decisions.Sound understanding of governance, compliance, and security principles in technology design.Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.Ideally you'll have the following:Experience with cloud integration and hybrid infrastructure models.Familiarity with airport or transport industry systems and processes.Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application in enterprise environments.Design and maintain data centre infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with Heathrow’s technology strategy and business objectives.Lead the development of roadmaps for infrastructure platforms, including Windows and non-Windows servers, virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix), and storage solutions (SAN and SAN Fabrics).Provide governance and assurance for technical designs, ensuring compliance with Heathrow standards and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions and influence technology decisions.Engage with third-party vendors to manage technical relationships and ensure service quality.Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.Full timePosting Date: 2026-09-17