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Infrastructure Technical EngineerApplylocations: Southamptontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 31, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id: R5477# About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation. Quilter oversees £141.9 billion in customer investments (as at 31 March 2026). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning - offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us!# About the Role Level: 4 Department: Technology Location: Southampton Contract type: Permanent Quilter has a vibrant, diverse, and highly successful IT team which is now looking to employ a Technical Specialist. This role will support transformational change that enables Quilter Technology department to deliver against strategic programmes.Providing infrastructure expertise to deliver detailed analysis of our technical estate whilst developing the steps to modernise and improve efficiency of our services.Quilter is changing the way it delivers IT services to its users; the right candidate must be willing to embrace that change with enthusiasm and energy. The Infrastructure Technical Engineer will: Provide expert-level technical analysis across Microsoft Cloud, Infrastructure, Networking, Security and Automation domains. Build strong relationships with internal teams, partners, SMEs and senior stakeholders to ensure solutions are well-designed, secure and fit for purpose. Lead or support cross-team delivery initiatives, technical assessments and continuous improvement activities. Produce clear documentation including designs, BAU procedures, risk assessments, BIAs, DR plans and technical guidance. Support Quilter's technology transformation initiatives including cloud adoption, infrastructure modernisation and zero-trust security uplift. Champion operational excellence, ensure risks are understood and mitigated, and support problem/incident resolution at an expert level. Share knowledge widely and mentor colleagues, growing capability within Infrastructure & Operations. Act as an ambassador for Technology, modelling Quilter's values.Microsoft 365 & Entra ID Global administration of M365 across complex multi-tenant environments. Purview, including DLP, AIP, sensitivity labels and classification frameworks. Intune for deployment and management of end point devices. Microsoft Teams including Phone System configuration, PSTN, voice routing and cross-tenant collaboration. Exchange Online configuration including hybrid setups, migrations, mail hygiene (DMARC/DKIM/SPF). Entra ID configuration including Conditional Access, App Registrations, Enterprise Apps, B2B, app proxies.Microsoft Azure & Cloud Services Azure IaaS deployments, networking (VNets, subnets, NSGs, VPN Gateway), Azure Sentinel (SIEM) and Azure Backup. Architecting secure multi-VLAN cloud/on-prem hybrid infrastructures. Strong understanding of identity, security and cloud governance patterns. Information Security Vulnerability management awareness including penetration testing engagement and remediation. Endpoint security: Defender for Endpoint.Backup & Resilience Disaster Recovery planning including BIAs, DR testing execution and documentation. Rubrik cloud protection.Automation, Scripting & Databases PowerShell and Terraform; with a professional automation first mindset.# About You The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience equivalent to: Operating as a senior/lead infrastructure engineer supporting end-to-end IT estates across cloud, on-prem and hybrid models. Working with technical SME's specialising in applications and infrastructure; servers, networks, data, storage, middleware and telephony. Managing full infrastructure stacks including servers, storage, networking, security, M365, monitoring and BAU operations. Proven track record of supporting the delivery of technical change covering implementation of new services, IT transformation, remediation, integration or migrations with an automation mindset. Working in regulated environments and contributing to audits, due diligence and InfoSec governance. Knowledge of frameworks such as ITIL and the Development Lifecycle. Providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and shaping departmental capability. Delivering excellent communication - simplifying technical complexity for a broad business audience.Behavioural Competencies Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills demonstrating the ability to translate technical and complex challenges into clearly written proposals for senior stakeholders. Calm, structured and analytical under pressure; able to guide others through incidents and complex change. Passion for modernisation, research and continuous improvement. Commitment to knowledge-sharing and raising team capability. Inclusion & Diversity We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive. Values Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions. Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days) Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution. Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions. Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children. Life Assurance: 4x your salary. Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence. Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction. About UsWe create brighter financial futures for every generation.We do this by guiding our customers and their families through the complexity of planning for their financial future, responding to their rapidly evolving needs and giving them peace of mind. And, with all that's happening in the world today, our role in society has never been more meaningful.Our impressive talents and capabilities set us apart, but our unwavering commitment to our customers is what defines us. We truly believe that we have all the ingredients to be the very best in our industry, and we want great people with the care and creativity that we need, to help us get there.We are passionate about building an inclusive culture where everyone's contribution is valued, and our people can thrive. No matter what your role is or where you sit, your voice will matter. We hope you like what you hear and are interested in learning more about joining us. Flexible WorkingWe believe our workplace needs to work for you, so we offer an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so our talent acquisition team are on hand to discuss your needs. Please contact us to learn more. Our promise to youWe are committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our people come from all kinds of backgrounds and have a wide range of expertise, so we welcome your application regardless of your beliefs, culture, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation and or disability. Please contact the talent acquisition team if you need any reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process . click apply for full job details

Who are we? At Technimove, we're passionate about transforming the way the world's leading IT service providers manage their data centres. As the market leader in Data Centre Transformations, we deliver high-quality Professional Services and Data Centre Migrations for global clients, from ambitious start-ups to some of the most recognisable names in tech. Our secret weapon? Our TechniPeople, we've built a diverse, supportive, and ambitious team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and passion. Some of our colleagues have been with us for over a decade, while many others are just starting their journey - but all share the same energy, drive, and love for what we do. Location: Hayes The Role: We are seeking a proactive Deputy Data Centre Supervisor to support the successful delivery of data centre smart-hands and physical engineering engagements to an exceptionally high standard. Working alongside the Site Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating site activities, maintaining health and safety standards, managing contractors, and ensuring project milestones are achieved on time and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious infrastructure professional looking to further develop their leadership skills within a growing and dynamic organisation. Key Responsibilities: Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day management of site operations. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex incidents, infrastructure failures, and customer-impacting issues. Collaborate with Consultancy and Project/Programme Management teams, and/or third parties, to plan, lead, and execute complex data centre installations, migrations, refreshes, and decommissioning activities. Assist with site documentation, reporting, permits, and compliance records. Lead and oversee advanced racking, stacking, structured cabling, patching, remediation, and infrastructure lifecycle activities. Support Sales and Pre-Sales teams by contributing technical insights, validations, and solution designs. Support with site surveys to assess data centre readiness, capacity, risks, and operational constraints. Deputise for the Site Manager when required. Experience: Essential: Advanced experience and knowledge of data centre engineering and supporting infrastructure technologies. Ideally, at least one industry certification, such as CompTIA Server+/Network+, CCNA/P, VMware VCP, Vendor hardware certifications (Dell, Lenovo, NVIDIA, Supermicro), Microsoft fundamentals in Azure and M365, ITIL Foundation. Desirable: Cisco CCNP or Specialist certifications. VMware VCP-DCV. CNet CDCTP / CDCDP or BICSI certification. Advanced AI / HPC vendor certifications (NVIDIA, Dell, Lenovo, Supermicro). AWS, Azure, or GCP administrator or architect certifications. Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or PMP. If interested, please apply!

With over 30 years of expertise, Apogee transforms how organisations of every size and sector manage their IT - delivering everything they need through one seamless point of contact.As an independent subsidiary of HP Inc., we combine the agility of a specialist provider with the power of one of the world's leading technology companies, giving our clients instant access to cutting-edge innovation backed by market-leading service operations! Curious about Apogee as a business? Skip the brochures - start a live conversation with our AI assistant and get the answers you need, instantly! JOB DETAILS As a 3rd Line Support Technician, you are a senior escalation point within Apogee's support model. You will handle the most complex incidents that cannot be resolved by 1st or 2nd line teams, while also taking ownership of infrastructure stability, technical improvements, and project delivery. You will work independently and collaboratively on infrastructure changes, new deployments, and onboarding new customers. You will also play a key role in setting standards , improving documentation, and feeding knowledge back into the wider support teams. This role suits someone who enjoys depth, responsibility, and working at enterprise scale. What you will be doing Acting as a final escalation point for complex technical issues Maintaining and improving customer IT infrastructure, including patching and upgrades Designing, implementing, and supporting technical solutions across server, cloud, and network environments Contributing to infrastructure change, system improvements, and new deployments Supporting client onboarding and producing high-quality technical documentation Providing guidance and technical direction to 1st and 2nd line teams Working within change control and service management processes Supporting customers professionally via phone, email, and self-service portals Participating in an on-call rota (up to one week in every four) Continuing technical development through training and certifications A typical working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one-hour lunch break. This role also offers flexibility to work from home, typically two days per week for a five-day working week SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED You are a confident 3rd Line engineer with strong Microsoft, infrastructure, and networking capability, and experience working in enterprise or public sector environments. Essential technical experience includes: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure Proven ability to implement and manage Microsoft Entra, Intune, Autopilot, and Defender Strong working knowledge of Windows Server environments (2016+) , including AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and RDS Experience maintaining Hybrid Active Directory environments Experience with virtualisation platforms such as Hyper-V or VMware Strong understanding of networking fundamentals , including VLANs, routing, firewalls, and WiFi Experience working as a 3rd line escalation point within a tiered support model Strong awareness of IT security best practice We value candidates with AI literacy - individuals who are curious about technology, comfortable exploring automation, and eager to contribute to a modern, forward-thinking business. BASIC DBS: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are only required to disclose unspent convictions. Spent convictions do not need to be declared and will not be taken into account. We are committed to fair recruitment and welcome applications from all candidates, including those with criminal records, provided any unspent convictions are disclosed and assessed appropriately. Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF) 2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support our local communities Staff Reward Scheme Life assurance 4 x salary Sponsorship for professional development and memberships Employee Assistance Programme, includingfinancial wellbeing support Discounted Gym Membership Eye care voucher scheme Free flu vaccinations Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year HP Employee discount programmes WHY JOIN APOGEE At Apogee, our values - Integrity, Passion, Courtesy & Respect, Inclusivity, Knowledge, People and Flexibility - shape everything we do. They guide how we work with clients and colleagues, drive ethical practices and create an environment where you can grow, innovate and develop your career within a progressive, expanding organisation. We are looking for inspiring individuals who want to make a real impact in their careers and the world around them. 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Senior Architect - Email & Collaboration SecurityApplylocations: Great Britain - Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R6496 Senior Solutions Architect - Email & Collaboration Security - London UK Why This Role Exists The Email & Collaboration Security (ECS) product line sits at the intersection of some of the most consequential challenges in enterprise security today: AI-augmented threats, sprawling collaboration surfaces, multi-cloud delivery complexity, and the expectation that detection and response capabilities keep pace with a threat landscape that does not wait.This architecture is not greenfield. It carries two decades of accumulated product decisions, integration contracts, and operational constraints. The right candidate understands why that history matters before proposing how to move beyond it. Reasoning about legacy shape and evolutionary trajectory simultaneously is not optional; it is the job.The successful candidate will serve as connective tissue across product management, engineering, and the broader Architecture Leadership Team - turning customer and business problems into coherent, deliverable technical direction, and owning the decisions that give ECS engineering teams a stable foundation to move fast with quality. AI-First Ways of Working Mimecast is an AI-first engineering organisation. This is not a cultural aspiration - it is an operating expectation. The person in this role is expected to use AI tools as a genuine, daily part of how they work: for design exploration and iteration, documentation, analysis, prototyping, and research synthesis.This means having a real, practised opinion on where AI tooling accelerates quality decisions and where it introduces risk. It also means designing systems that incorporate AI components thoughtfully: understanding the implications of LLM integration, agent boundaries, prompt and data-contract stability, and evaluation coverage for AI-driven features.Candidates who treat AI tooling as optional or experimental are not the right fit for this role. The expectation is fluency and daily practice, not passing familiarity. The ECS Domain ECS covers the following product and capability areas: Email threat detection and prevention Email security efficacy Collaboration security DMARC analyzer Data platform and observability Analysis and Response End user application integration Internal operations enablement What You Will Do Lead from Problem Space, Not Solution Space The role engages at the problem-framing stage, not after requirements have already hardened into tickets. This means facilitating workshops with PMs, UX, and engineers to surface real customer constraints and articulate what good looks like in business and user terms before any technical shape is proposed. Own Integration Contracts as Product Artefacts The durable interfaces - APIs, event contracts, data schemas - that connect ECS capabilities to the broader Mimecast platform are first-class artefacts owned by this role. They outlast individual features, and the coordination work that makes integrations actually land across teams and time is part of the remit. Build the Architectural Context Engineering Teams Operate Inside ADRs, service interaction patterns, NFR targets, and data contracts are not documentation - they are the substrate that lets engineering teams and AI-assisted development workflows make consistent decisions at scale. The artefacts produced in this role are clear, reasoned, and durable. Govern Without Blocking Governance is a mechanism for alignment and acceleration, not gatekeeping. Structure and discipline are introduced where they reduce risk or improve quality - and removed where ceremony adds cost without value. The role engages the Chief Architect early, pushes back constructively when platform standards do not fit the ECS context, and helps teams close decisions with conviction rather than endless review. Reason About Cost and Unit Economics Infrastructure choices are sized, cost trajectories modelled for new architecture work, and unexpected spend is flagged with a proposed remediation. The frame is cost per outcome - per protected mailbox, per remediated incident - not just monthly AWS spend. Communicate at Every Altitude A one-page decision record that lands with engineers, a solution brief that holds up under senior architecture review, a strategy narrative that resonates with product and commercial leadership - this role operates across all of those registers. Whiteboard sessions produce actual decisions, not just richer ambiguity. What You Will Bring Breadth Over Depth - and Knowing the Difference 10+ years building and operating production SaaS systems, with at least 3 years in a Solutions Architect, Principal Engineer, or equivalent role carrying product-shaping responsibility A genuinely broad architectural lens - thinking about system shape, data flows, and organisational constraints rather than reaching for the nearest deep technical rabbit hole Comfort operating across cloud-native patterns (AWS, Kafka, managed services, distributed event architectures) at high throughput - able to reason about trade-offs with confidence, without needing to be the most technically specialist person in the room Product Understanding - Not Just Technical Understanding Prior close collaboration with Product Managers and UX designers, with an understanding of jobs-to-be-done framing and a real opinion on what makes a product bet good - not just a technical bet Genuine customer orientation: asking what problem the customer has before asking how to build the feature Understanding of SaaS unit economics, the commercial implications of architectural choices, and how to reason about scale from a product perspective as well as a systems one The Right Mindset for Complex, Inherited Systems An understanding of what twenty years of software history means in a production system - no assumption of greenfield, and no treatment of legacy as only debt; it is accumulated context Structure and discipline as cognitive defaults, not imposed processes - thorough, well-reasoned artefacts, and a habit of leaving things clearer than they were found An ability to connect dots across a large picture with many moving parts, make a call, and communicate it clearly - rather than waiting for certainty that will not arrive Self-Direction and Strategic Initiative A proactive self-starter who identifies the right problems to work on without being told, and drives them to resolution Comfortable acting independently within a set of principles, while keeping the right stakeholders informed and in sync - not seeking permission, but maintaining alignment Thrives with ambiguity and treats it as a problem to be structured, not a reason to pause Learning Orientation - Not Encyclopaedic Knowledge Able to reach a solution even without all the knowledge in front of them - a problem-solver who knows how to navigate to an answer, not a mnemonic database AI tooling treated as a core capability multiplier, with a real daily practice in design work, documentation, research synthesis, and prototyping Stays ahead of where the market and the technology are going, and brings that signal back into product and architecture decisions Bonus Points Background in email security, threat detection, DLP, identity, or data platforms Familiarity with agentic AI, MCP (Model Context Protocol), or LLM application architecture Experience with eval design for AI features, product discovery practices, or data contract / data mesh approaches Exposure to M365 or GWS integration patterns, SMTP relay architecture, or cloud-native security SaaS What We Offer Impact : architecture decisions that protect millions of mailboxes and shape the technical direction of one of Mimecast's core product pillars Voice : a direct working relationship with the Chief Architect and a genuine say in technology direction - not an advisory lane Senior peers : a small, high-trust Architecture Leadership Team where everyone operates at a high level Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent demonstrable experience 10+ years of professional software engineering and architecture experience, with at least 3 years in a senior architecture or principal engineering role A track record of product-shaping responsibility, not just technical delivery Active, daily use of AI development tools in a professional setting - not experimentation, practice Mimecast is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. The base salary range for this position is £124,000 - £186,000 base + benefits. This reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. This position may also be eligible for incentive plans and other related benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. These factors and individual capabilities will also determine the individual pay offered.

Senior Solutions Architect - Email & Collaboration Security - London UK Why This Role ExistsThe Email & Collaboration Security (ECS) product line sits at the intersection of some of the most consequential challenges in enterprise security today: AI augmented threats, sprawling collaboration surfaces, multi cloud delivery complexity, and the expectation that detection and response capabilities keep pace with a threat landscape that does not wait. This architecture is not greenfield. It carries two decades of accumulated product decisions, integration contracts, and operational constraints. The right candidate understands why that history matters before proposing how to move beyond it. Reasoning about legacy shape and evolutionary trajectory simultaneously is not optional; it is the job. The successful candidate will serve as connective tissue across product management, engineering, and the broader Architecture Leadership Team - turning customer and business problems into coherent, deliverable technical direction, and owning the decisions that give ECS engineering teams a stable foundation to move fast with quality. AI First Ways of Working Mimecast is an AI first engineering organisation and this is an operating expectation. The person in this role is expected to use AI tools as a genuine, daily part of how they work: for design exploration and iteration, documentation, analysis, prototyping, and research synthesis. This means having a real, practised opinion on where AI tooling accelerates quality decisions and where it introduces risk. It also means designing systems that incorporate AI components thoughtfully: understanding the implications of LLM integration, agent boundaries, prompt and data contract stability, and evaluation coverage for AI driven features. Candidates who treat AI tooling as optional or experimental are not the right fit for this role. The expectation is fluency and daily practice, not passing familiarity. ECS Domain Email threat detection and prevention Email security efficacy Collaboration security DMARC analyzer Data platform and observability Analysis and Response End user application integration Internal operations enablement What You Will Do Lead from Problem Space, Not Solution SpaceThe role engages at the problem framing stage, not after requirements have already hardened into tickets. This means facilitating workshops with PMs, UX, and engineers to surface real customer constraints and articulate what good looks like in business and user terms before any technical shape is proposed. Own Integration Contracts as Product ArtefactsThe durable interfaces - APIs, event contracts, data schemas - that connect ECS capabilities to the broader Mimecast platform are first class artefacts owned by this role. They outlast individual features, and the coordination work that makes integrations actually land across teams and time is part of the remit. Build the Architectural ContextEngineering Teams Operate Inside ADRs, service interaction patterns, NFR targets, and data contracts are not documentation - they are the substrate that lets engineering teams and AI assisted development workflows make consistent decisions at scale. The artefacts produced in this role are clear, reasoned, and durable. Govern Without BlockingGovernance is a mechanism for alignment and acceleration, not gatekeeping. Structure and discipline are introduced where they reduce risk or improve quality - and removed where ceremony adds cost without value. The role engages the Chief Architect early, pushes back constructively when platform standards do not fit the ECS context, and helps teams close decisions with conviction rather than endless review. Reason About Cost and Unit EconomicsInfrastructure choices are sized, cost trajectories modelled for new architecture work, and unexpected spend is flagged with a proposed remediation. The frame is cost per outcome - per protected mailbox, per remediated incident - not just monthly AWS spend. Communicate at Every AltitudeA one page decision record that lands with engineers, a solution brief that holds up under senior architecture review, a strategy narrative that resonates with product and commercial leadership - this role operates across all of those registers. Whiteboard sessions produce actual decisions, not just richer ambiguity. What You Will Bring 10+ years building and operating production SaaS systems, with at least 3 years in a Solutions Architect, Principal Engineer, or equivalent role carrying product shaping responsibility A genuinely broad architectural lens - thinking about system shape, data flows, and organisational constraints rather than reaching for the nearest deep technical rabbit hole Comfort operating across cloud native patterns (AWS, Kafka, managed services, distributed event architectures) at high throughput - able to reason about trade offs with confidence, without needing to be the most technically specialist person in the room Product Understanding - Not Just Technical Understanding Prior close collaboration with Product Managers and UX designers, with an understanding of jobs to be done framing and a real opinion on what makes a product bet good - not just a technical bet Genuine customer orientation: asking what problem the customer has before asking how to build the feature Understanding of SaaS unit economics, the commercial implications of architectural choices, and how to reason about scale from a product perspective as well as a systems one An understanding of what twenty years of software history means in a production system - no assumption of greenfield, and no treatment of legacy as only debt; it is accumulated context Structure and discipline as cognitive defaults, not imposed processes - thorough, well reasoned artefacts, and a habit of leaving things clearer than they were found An ability to connect dots across a large picture with many moving parts, make a call, and communicate it clearly - rather than waiting for certainty that will not arrive Self Direction and Strategic Initiative A proactive self starter who identifies the right problems to work on without being told, and drives them to resolution Comfortable acting independently within a set of principles, while keeping the right stakeholders informed and in sync - not seeking permission, but maintaining alignment Thrives with ambiguity and treats it as a problem to be structured, not a reason to pause Learning Orientation - Not Encyclopaedic Knowledge Able to reach a solution even without all the knowledge in front of them - a problem solver who knows how to navigate to an answer, not a mnemonic database AI tooling treated as a core capability multiplier, with a real daily practice in design work, documentation, research synthesis, and prototyping Stays ahead of where the market and the technology are going, and brings that signal back into product and architecture decisions Bonus Points Background in email security, threat detection, DLP, identity, or data platforms Familiarity with agentic AI, MCP (Model Context Protocol), or LLM application architecture Experience with eval design for AI features, product discovery practices, or data contract / data mesh approaches Exposure to M365 or GWS integration patterns, SMTP relay architecture, or cloud native security SaaS What We Offer Impact: architecture decisions that protect millions of mailboxes and shape the technical direction of one of Mimecast's core product pillars Voice: a direct working relationship with the Chief Architect and a genuine say in technology direction - not an advisory lane Senior peers: a small, high trust Architecture Leadership Team where everyone operates at a high level Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent demonstrable experience 10+ years of professional software engineering and architecture experience, with at least 3 years in a senior architecture or principal engineering role A track record of product shaping responsibility, not just technical delivery Active, daily use of AI development tools in a professional setting - not experimentation, practice Equal Opportunity Employer Mimecast is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won't affect your application. The base salary range for this position is £124,000 - £186,000 base + benefits. This reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. This position may also be eligible for incentive plans and other related benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. These factors and individual capabilities will also determine the individual pay offered.