Cloud Architect
Cloud Architect – Microsoft Azure Up to £70,000 (negotiable) + exceptional benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - Newbury We are looking for a Cloud Hosting Architect to lead the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of enterprise cloud and on-site hosting platforms. You will take ownership of architecture across Azure, ensuring critical business systems are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective. This is a hands-on architecture role with genuine influence, ideal for someone who enjoys shaping strategy as well as getting involved in delivery. The role
- Design and deliver scalable, secure, and sustainable hosting solutions on Azure (ideally with some AWS exposure)
- Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and site assessments
- Produce cloud architecture roadmaps and reference frameworks
- Embed InfoSec, SecOps, and data privacy principles into all designs
- Oversee solution delivery and work closely with engineers
- Produce clear technical documentation and reusable assets to support MVPs and POCs
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and internal security policies
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies across cloud, AI/ML, and information security
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure hosting and cloud technologies
- In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms, Azure essential and AWS desirable
- Experience delivering cloud migrations or IT transformation programmes
- Good understanding of enterprise architecture principles
- Confident engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Knowledge of ISO 27001 and/or Cyber Essentials Plus