Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect (Azure Focus) - £90,000 | Hybrid | British Citizenship Required We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design, migrate, and optimise enterprise-scale Azure cloud solutions. This hybrid role (2-3 days on-site per week) is critical in shaping cloud strategy, ensuring security and compliance, and delivering robust, scalable platforms aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures (networking, storage, compute, security). Lead cloud migration initiatives, ensuring minimal downtime and best-practice adoption. Optimise cloud environments for performance and cost-efficiency. Enforce security and compliance standards, including identity management and data protection. Automate infrastructure using tools like Terraform, ARM, or Bicep. Create and maintain disaster recovery and high availability strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business goals. Document cloud architectures, processes, and promote team knowledge sharing. Monitor cloud health and performance using Azure-native tools and respond to incidents. Required Skills & Experience: Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience. Proven success designing and managing large-scale Azure (or multi-cloud) environments. Proficient in core cloud services, networking, and identity management. Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep) and DevOps tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Strong understanding of cloud security and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001). Experience in cloud cost control and optimisation. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Knowledge of hybrid/multi-cloud environments and advanced cloud networking. Familiarity with Zero Trust security principles and cloud-based AI/ML services. Details: Salary: £90,000 per annum Location: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site) Eligibility: British Citizenship required If you are interested please email your CV to for immediate consideration

Location: South East, GB

Posted Date: 7/17/2025