Cloud Architect – M365, Identity & Zero Trust
Contract | Complex Transformation Environment
We’re supporting a client delivering a major modernisation of their end-user, identity, and security platforms. The focus is on Microsoft 365 adoption, identity-led security, and a zero-trust network architecture operating at scale in a highly regulated environment.
This role suits a hands-on Cloud Architect who can operate comfortably at both strategy and delivery level, influencing design decisions while staying close to implementation.
What you’ll be working on
* Designing and shaping a Microsoft 365–centric end-user and identity platform
* Defining and evolving zero-trust / SASE architecture and security controls
* Producing clear, pragmatic architecture designs (high-level through to detailed)
* Creating and maintaining core architecture artefacts (identity flows, security patterns, standards)
* Supporting delivery teams with architectural direction, challenge, and assurance
* Assessing options and trade-offs across cost, risk, resilience, and operability
* Embedding cyber security by design, including threat modelling and risk reduction
* Defining technical standards and guardrails aligned to enterprise and regulatory requirements
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience as a Cloud or Enterprise Architect in complex environments
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Cloud (M365, Azure, Entra ID, Power Platform)
* Solid understanding of identity-centric design and zero-trust networking
* Experience designing end-user compute and identity platforms at scale
* Comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholders
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to cut through ambiguity
* Experience operating in regulated or security-conscious organisations
Nice to have
* Experience with Okta or equivalent identity platforms
* Exposure to Zscaler or similar zero-trust/SASE technologies
* Background in public sector or heavily regulated industries
Additional information
* Security Clearance (SC) required
* Hybrid working model (details discussed at screening stage)
Why Entasis Partners
We work with clients tackling complex, high-impact transformation challenges and place a strong emphasis on quality, pragmatism, and long-term outcomes. You’ll be trusted to operate as a true architecture practitioner, not just a box-ticker.