Azure Architect

Azure Architect

Location: Corsham (3 days a week onsite)

Salary: Up to 85,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits

Applicants must be eligible to obtain SC clearance

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to join a forward-thinking technology environment. Were looking for someone who combines a strong foundation in traditional on-premises infrastructure with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, capable of designing, implementing, and optimising hybrid and cloud-native solutions.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being a technical authority and trusted advisor, helping organisations modernise their infrastructure and drive cloud transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable Azure-based infrastructure solutions across multiple environments.
• Lead cloud transformation projects from discovery through to implementation and handover.
• Collaborate with customers to define technical strategies, architecture standards, and future roadmaps.
• Conduct assessments, migrations, and implementations within Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Provide technical leadership and act as an escalation point for complex infrastructure challenges.
• Produce detailed documentation, solution designs, and implementation plans.
• Support pre-sales activities and assist with technical proposal development.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with a focus on Azure infrastructure and services.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity, and security.
• Microsoft 365 (including Endpoint Management & Security).
• Virtualisation (Hyper-V / VMware).
• Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, NAT).
• Demonstrable experience leading cloud migration and hybrid architecture projects.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Azure Site Recovery, penetration testing, or vulnerability scanning.
• Exposure to DevOps principles and automation.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

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