Senior Cloud Azure Architect

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Azure Architect to join a leading organisation and play a key role in designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-scale cloud solutions. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, and engineering functions to drive cloud transformation initiatives across hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of enterprise Microsoft Azure cloud solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Define cloud architecture standards, reference architectures, and best practices to ensure scalability, resilience, security, and operational excellence.
• Drive cloud migration and modernisation initiatives, including workload assessment, landing zone design, application migration, and optimisation.
• Design and implement secure Azure architectures covering identity and access management, networking, connectivity, governance, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to embed security controls, Zero Trust principles, and cloud security best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and architecture guidance to engineering teams, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business and technology strategies.
• Support architecture reviews, technical governance, and ensure solutions meet enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure, cloud architecture, or enterprise technology roles.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing Microsoft Azure cloud architectures in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience across Azure services including:
• Azure IaaS / PaaS
• Azure Networking (VNet, ExpressRoute, VPN, Load Balancing)
• Azure Identity & Security (Entra ID, IAM, RBAC, Conditional Access)
• Azure Governance and Landing Zone architecture
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud architecture, enterprise infrastructure, networking, and security principles.
• Experience with cloud migration, transformation programmes, and large-scale technology environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior technology and business leaders.
• Experience in regulated industries such as banking, financial services, or large enterprises is advantageous.

Preferred Skills

• Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or equivalent.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, automation, and cloud operations.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirements, and technology risk management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Cloud Azure Architect to shape enterprise cloud strategy, drive transformation, and deliver secure, scalable technology solutions.