2 of 2 Contract Azure Architect Jobs in the South West

Cloud Security Architect (Azure) - £700 - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - Primarily remote with occasional site attendance in Gloucester - Contract until year end. My client, one of the UKs biggest producers of zero carbon electricity, is seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable solutions … an opportunity to shape the future of my clients cloud security posture during a significant digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of secure architecture across Azure cloud and private data centre environments. Define and enforce security best practices for Azure tooling, cloud workloads, and infrastructure components. Architect solutions for large-scale … data centre migrations and greenfield deployments, including transformation from IaaS to PaaS/service compute. Oversee the deployment and optimisation of the Microsoft Defender Suite and cloud-native Azure security tooling. Design and manage network security components such as NSGs, network segmentation, VNet peering, and topology planning. Integrate security into development pipelines using DevSecOps approaches. Collaborate with stakeholders More ❯

Security Architect – Azure Focused | Contract | Inside IR35 Day Rate - £650/day Inside Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office About the Role: We’re seeking a highly skilled Security Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to join a dynamic enterprise environment. You’ll play a critical role in shaping … and securing cloud-first strategies, ensuring robust architecture and compliance across a complex digital estate. Key Responsibilities Design and implement secure Azure architectures aligned with business and regulatory requirements. Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews across cloud and hybrid environments. Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams to embed security best practices. Define and enforce security … Evaluate and integrate security tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID). Support incident response and vulnerability management processes. Essential Skills Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Security Architect, with a strong focus on Azure environments. Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001). Hands-on experience with the Microsoft security stack More ❯