Job Description Job Role: Data Science Associate Manager Location: London/Manchester/Edinburgh/Newcastle/Birmingham Career Level: Manager - ML8 We Are: Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: The Data & AI team: The Data and AI revolution is changing everything. It's everywhere - transforming how we work and play. Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. Accenture Data and AI is driving these exciting changes and bringing them to life across 40 industries in more than 120 countries. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate with the ecosystem, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Accenture's Data and AI practice covers the range of Data and AI skills, from Strategy, Data Science, Data Architecture, AI Engineering and Visual Insights. When combined with Accenture's broader Strategy and Consulting practice, we are able to bring together the unique ability to drive end to end business change through the application of Data and AI. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. As a Data Science Associate Manager, you will: Shape Customer and Marketing Experiences w/ Generative AI solutions Be at the forefront of the industry - creating, owning, and making it a reality for clients looking to better serve their connected customers and operate always on enterprises. Contribute to initiatives that use data science and generative AI to improve customer and marketing experiences for clients. Support the development of data platforms, data products, and capabilities that empower analytics and AI teams. Assist senior leaders in shaping elements of the strategic direction for practice's data science and data engineering ecosystem. Help assess generative AI proposals by reviewing feasibility, data requirements, model considerations, and integration with existing technology stacks. Collaborate with digital teams, architects, and stakeholders to support & lead the design of enterprise AI and data science solutions. Deliver Real World Business Impact Drive and support real world solutions into production that drive measurable business value for our clients. Work alongside global teams to collaborate and deliver the best solutions for clients. Grow Your Expertise and Career Become an integral part of our team with the credibility, expertise, and insight clients depend on. Develop your skills with our world class training programmes. Drive your career progression through our structured career development programs. Work with industry partners to expand your exposure to modern data science tools and enterprise AI technologies. Collaborate with Global Brands Work with leading global brands and household names on impactful data science and AI use cases. Support the creation of reusable data science assets, feature stores, model templates, and best practice frameworks. Consult on complex analyses and advanced machine learning methods. Help prepare communication materials and support discussions with senior client leaders and technical teams. Contribute to shaping AI strategies and supporting delivery of LLM based and data science driven solutions. Operate across multiple industries and functions. Develop others by bringing your unique knowledge and skillsets to the wider practice. Qualification In this role you will: Define and Deliver Customer Centric Data Strategies Translate business needs into data science and analytics requirements, supporting the development of scalable data pipelines and model ready datasets. Work with senior architects and data science leaders to help define AI and data strategies aligned with client objectives. Contribute to the development and delivery of LLM based and ML based solutions that improve customer and marketing outcomes. Lead Generative AI Innovation and Prototyping Support early stage generative AI initiatives, helping design PoCs, prototypes, and model evaluation frameworks. Act as a knowledgeable resource on data science aspects of generative AI, collaborating with digital, platform, and governance stakeholders. Deploy and Scale AI Solutions Drive model deployment activities, including containerization, testing, performance monitoring, and MLOps processes. Help utilise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for scalable data science and generative AI deployments. Work with engineers to support the deployment of machine learning algorithms that deliver tangible business value. Ensure Responsible and Ethical AI Collaborate with cloud vendors to integrate Responsible AI principles and standards into LLM evaluations and applications, ensuring ethical and secure AI deployment. Evaluate generative AI solutions across teams, identifying technical risks such as debt accumulation and overlapping initiatives. Promote Innovation and Best Practices Contribute to the adoption of modern data science and AI technologies, including ML pipelines, feature engineering automation, and advanced data processing. Drive the creation of reusable data science assets, frameworks, and best practices. Assist in applying advanced machine learning techniques to solve complex business challenges. Lead Across Industries and Teams Support the delivery of AI driven customer and marketing transformations across industries. Help communicate insights and contribute to strategic discussions with clients and internal teams. Share data science knowledge and collaborating on best practices practice. Locations London Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at .
19/06/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Role: Data Science Associate Manager Location: London/Manchester/Edinburgh/Newcastle/Birmingham Career Level: Manager - ML8 We Are: Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: The Data & AI team: The Data and AI revolution is changing everything. It's everywhere - transforming how we work and play. Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. Accenture Data and AI is driving these exciting changes and bringing them to life across 40 industries in more than 120 countries. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate with the ecosystem, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Accenture's Data and AI practice covers the range of Data and AI skills, from Strategy, Data Science, Data Architecture, AI Engineering and Visual Insights. When combined with Accenture's broader Strategy and Consulting practice, we are able to bring together the unique ability to drive end to end business change through the application of Data and AI. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. As a Data Science Associate Manager, you will: Shape Customer and Marketing Experiences w/ Generative AI solutions Be at the forefront of the industry - creating, owning, and making it a reality for clients looking to better serve their connected customers and operate always on enterprises. Contribute to initiatives that use data science and generative AI to improve customer and marketing experiences for clients. Support the development of data platforms, data products, and capabilities that empower analytics and AI teams. Assist senior leaders in shaping elements of the strategic direction for practice's data science and data engineering ecosystem. Help assess generative AI proposals by reviewing feasibility, data requirements, model considerations, and integration with existing technology stacks. Collaborate with digital teams, architects, and stakeholders to support & lead the design of enterprise AI and data science solutions. Deliver Real World Business Impact Drive and support real world solutions into production that drive measurable business value for our clients. Work alongside global teams to collaborate and deliver the best solutions for clients. Grow Your Expertise and Career Become an integral part of our team with the credibility, expertise, and insight clients depend on. Develop your skills with our world class training programmes. Drive your career progression through our structured career development programs. Work with industry partners to expand your exposure to modern data science tools and enterprise AI technologies. Collaborate with Global Brands Work with leading global brands and household names on impactful data science and AI use cases. Support the creation of reusable data science assets, feature stores, model templates, and best practice frameworks. Consult on complex analyses and advanced machine learning methods. Help prepare communication materials and support discussions with senior client leaders and technical teams. Contribute to shaping AI strategies and supporting delivery of LLM based and data science driven solutions. Operate across multiple industries and functions. Develop others by bringing your unique knowledge and skillsets to the wider practice. Qualification In this role you will: Define and Deliver Customer Centric Data Strategies Translate business needs into data science and analytics requirements, supporting the development of scalable data pipelines and model ready datasets. Work with senior architects and data science leaders to help define AI and data strategies aligned with client objectives. Contribute to the development and delivery of LLM based and ML based solutions that improve customer and marketing outcomes. Lead Generative AI Innovation and Prototyping Support early stage generative AI initiatives, helping design PoCs, prototypes, and model evaluation frameworks. Act as a knowledgeable resource on data science aspects of generative AI, collaborating with digital, platform, and governance stakeholders. Deploy and Scale AI Solutions Drive model deployment activities, including containerization, testing, performance monitoring, and MLOps processes. Help utilise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for scalable data science and generative AI deployments. Work with engineers to support the deployment of machine learning algorithms that deliver tangible business value. Ensure Responsible and Ethical AI Collaborate with cloud vendors to integrate Responsible AI principles and standards into LLM evaluations and applications, ensuring ethical and secure AI deployment. Evaluate generative AI solutions across teams, identifying technical risks such as debt accumulation and overlapping initiatives. Promote Innovation and Best Practices Contribute to the adoption of modern data science and AI technologies, including ML pipelines, feature engineering automation, and advanced data processing. Drive the creation of reusable data science assets, frameworks, and best practices. Assist in applying advanced machine learning techniques to solve complex business challenges. Lead Across Industries and Teams Support the delivery of AI driven customer and marketing transformations across industries. Help communicate insights and contribute to strategic discussions with clients and internal teams. Share data science knowledge and collaborating on best practices practice. Locations London Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at .
The Company You'll Join Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta's platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta's Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure. Together, Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don't work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta's software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it's a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital. For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page . The Problems You'll Solve At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer II at Carta, you'll spend your time building agentic systems to power new products, automate complex document workflows, and accelerate Carta's business. You will also work closely with the SRE team to develop Carta's infrastructure around LLM integration and agentic processes. Example responsibilities will include: Develop agentic systems to classify, extract and review data from complex financial and legal documents. Develop agentic systems for document acquisition and management. Partner with product managers, engineers, designers, and business teams to incorporate agentic and LLM-powered products and user-flows. Own, coordinate, and solve complex, cross-functional problems that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of machine learning. The Team You'll Work With At Carta, our Machine Learning team is on a mission to power data products and automation through cutting-edge techniques. We work closely with Carta's core business units and product teams to develop LLM-powered and agentic systems for document intelligence, fund administration, legal tech, customer onboarding and more. This role is foundational to our team, where you'll work with one of the world's most valuable datasets and document repositories. Our systems directly enable revenue growth and operational efficiency for the company. Our team consists of specialized Machine Learning scientists and engineers, collaborating with product analytics and data engineering experts. We foster a culture of partnership, working closely with teams across Carta to solve impactful problems. We strongly believe that being helpful accelerates results, and we support one another to achieve success at Carta. The Impact You'll Have You will own significant projects that directly align with the company's strategic initiatives in agentic systems, AI adoption and document intelligence. Your contributions will empower leaders across the organization to deliver innovative products, optimize operational efficiency, and make well-informed product decisions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop foundational infrastructure for our team and establish best practices for integrating our agentic and LLM-powered systems into production environments. Your work will not only impact Carta's current machine learning capabilities but also pave the way for future engineers, enabling them to build upon your efforts seamlessly. About You Candidates must have a strong foundation in machine learning and software development, be proficient in Python, and have an analytical mindset. You have a strong bias towards simplicity, are excited by "zero to one" projects, and can efficiently communicate findings to leadership. Example traits that we value: 8+ years of industry experience solving complex data problems with descriptive and predictive statistical models Proficiency with AI-assisted software development, multi-agent development, skills & AI integration into development processes Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications in document intelligence Experience using LLMs and agentic frameworks such as Agno, Anthropic's Agent SDK, Strands Agents SDK, A2A, LangChain or similar Experience with LLM observability and evals platforms such as Braintrust, Weights&Biases, LangFuse or similar Strong written and verbal communication skills A collaborative attitude and a helpful personality Experience building durable workflows in e.g. Temporal Disclosures: We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email. Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details. For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy , CA Candidate Privacy , and Brazil Transparency Report . Please note that all official communications from us will come from domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to .
19/06/2026
Full time
The Company You'll Join Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta's platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta's Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure. Together, Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don't work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta's software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it's a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital. For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page . The Problems You'll Solve At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer II at Carta, you'll spend your time building agentic systems to power new products, automate complex document workflows, and accelerate Carta's business. You will also work closely with the SRE team to develop Carta's infrastructure around LLM integration and agentic processes. Example responsibilities will include: Develop agentic systems to classify, extract and review data from complex financial and legal documents. Develop agentic systems for document acquisition and management. Partner with product managers, engineers, designers, and business teams to incorporate agentic and LLM-powered products and user-flows. Own, coordinate, and solve complex, cross-functional problems that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of machine learning. The Team You'll Work With At Carta, our Machine Learning team is on a mission to power data products and automation through cutting-edge techniques. We work closely with Carta's core business units and product teams to develop LLM-powered and agentic systems for document intelligence, fund administration, legal tech, customer onboarding and more. This role is foundational to our team, where you'll work with one of the world's most valuable datasets and document repositories. Our systems directly enable revenue growth and operational efficiency for the company. Our team consists of specialized Machine Learning scientists and engineers, collaborating with product analytics and data engineering experts. We foster a culture of partnership, working closely with teams across Carta to solve impactful problems. We strongly believe that being helpful accelerates results, and we support one another to achieve success at Carta. The Impact You'll Have You will own significant projects that directly align with the company's strategic initiatives in agentic systems, AI adoption and document intelligence. Your contributions will empower leaders across the organization to deliver innovative products, optimize operational efficiency, and make well-informed product decisions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop foundational infrastructure for our team and establish best practices for integrating our agentic and LLM-powered systems into production environments. Your work will not only impact Carta's current machine learning capabilities but also pave the way for future engineers, enabling them to build upon your efforts seamlessly. About You Candidates must have a strong foundation in machine learning and software development, be proficient in Python, and have an analytical mindset. You have a strong bias towards simplicity, are excited by "zero to one" projects, and can efficiently communicate findings to leadership. Example traits that we value: 8+ years of industry experience solving complex data problems with descriptive and predictive statistical models Proficiency with AI-assisted software development, multi-agent development, skills & AI integration into development processes Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications in document intelligence Experience using LLMs and agentic frameworks such as Agno, Anthropic's Agent SDK, Strands Agents SDK, A2A, LangChain or similar Experience with LLM observability and evals platforms such as Braintrust, Weights&Biases, LangFuse or similar Strong written and verbal communication skills A collaborative attitude and a helpful personality Experience building durable workflows in e.g. Temporal Disclosures: We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email. Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details. For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy , CA Candidate Privacy , and Brazil Transparency Report . Please note that all official communications from us will come from domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to .
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
19/06/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect (Senior Manager) to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Technology Platforms The enterprise technology platforms include the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform, Power Platform & Automation and Microsoft 365 platforms. The purpose of these platforms is to define, design and deliver the architecture, roadmaps and customer solutions aligned to the business goals, technology strategy and enterprise architecture. These must meet the business, security and operational needs of the firm over a multi-year time horizon, whilst ensuring value for money. What you will do Reporting to the Cloud Platform Architect, this role will be responsible for the design of Cloud and infrastructure services and processes that make up the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform that support the A&O Shearman business, globally. These services and process include the cloud services, networks, software and other resources required to deliver the Platform The role translates business requirements into technical and process designs and guides engineering teams through delivery, ensuring the A&OS Cloud and Infrastructure Platform meets the current and future needs of the global business, is secure, operationally excellent and is cost efficient Defines, designs and delivers the network and infrastructure architecture for all Cloud, WAN and LAN requirements including all end user compute requirements The role works with global IT leadership to translate business goals into technology and process designs to support the delivery of the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform Roadmap The role works with project delivery leadership to support business projects which require Cloud and Infrastructure Platform services Accountable for all aspects of the A&OS network architecture and engineering, including delivery of functional and non-functional requirements, meeting operational and project cost constraints. Accountable for ensuring the future network architecture meets the A&OS business needs. This includes ownership of network designs for all projects, growth and changing requirements. Accountable for delivering the architecture, designs and engineering for multiple, complex projects from across the business as well as the core Cloud Platform Roadmap, often concurrently. These will come from a variety of stakeholders and locations across the globe Able to effectively manage the workload for network architecture, design and engineering from across multiple complex projects and the core Cloud Platform Roadmap concurrently, to ensure successful delivery to business expectations and timelines Support the Cloud Platform Architect to: Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is continuously maintained, aligned to the business goals and strategy, delivering security, operational excellence and cost efficiency Ensure the multi-year Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Roadmap is delivered. Lead architecture and engineering resources to deliver designs and change, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, best practice, risk management, guardrails and compliance across engineering teams. These resources will be a mix of internal and external resources Deliver designs for the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform and other business projects using blueprints, technical specifications, and standards Support the development of business cases for new initiatives which require the Cloud and infrastructure Platform services and processes Engage and contract with external suppliers, with commercial acumen Ensure the successful delivery of the critical services that other technology Platforms, business and customer projects will need to consume from the Cloud & Infrastructure Platform. This will include: Providing timeline, skills and effort estimates to projects for solution design and delivery Forecasting capacity requirements and ensuring these are ready when required Forecasting future demand for services and processes to ensure innovative solutions are available to support these when required What you will have Must have relevant technical architecture qualifications and certifications for at least one of the major Cloud providers, preferably Microsoft Azure Deep expertise of at least one Cloud provider, preferably Microsoft Azure and associated network services Experience in technology architecture, engineering and networking using a range of technology tools to perform these roles Deep understanding and experience of Cloud Computing, Network design and protocols, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization and Information Security Ability to solve complex business and technology problems in demanding timescales Ability to understand and translate business goals and strategy into technology designs Ability to innovate and drive adoption of new technologies to ensure the Cloud and Infrastructure Platform is continuously ready to meet new business demands Strong understanding and experience of using architectural governance frameworks, best practices, compliance and risk management Must have operated architectural governance processes and logistics, including design authorities and design review Good understanding and experience of the project delivery lifecycle, from concept to delivery, delivery methodologies and finance Good understanding and experience of the operational lifecycle, from go-live to decommissioning and what is required to maintain an industry leading operational environment Ability to select and work with vendors to deliver business outcomes on time, budget and scope Ability to influence stakeholders including IT leadership and peers across the global IT organization Excellent communication and presentation skills What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.