Azure infrastructure architect

🚨 Azure Infrastructure Architect – Outside IR35 Contract 🚨


We’re currently seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Architect to support a major cloud transformation programme focused on enterprise-scale Azure platform and infrastructure delivery.


* 📍 Remote / UK
* 📅 Immediate Start
* ⏳ 3–6 Month Contract
* 💼 Outside IR35


Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver enterprise Azure Landing Zones aligned to Microsoft CAF and Well-Architected Framework

• Architect and implement core Azure infrastructure services across networking, identity, governance, and security

• Define subscription strategy, management groups, RBAC, policies, and resource governance

• Design hybrid connectivity solutions including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, VNET peering, DNS, and firewall architecture

• Lead infrastructure automation using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates

• Implement Azure monitoring, logging, and operational controls using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel

• Work closely with engineering, security, and programme stakeholders to drive best practice cloud adoption

• Support migration and modernisation initiatives into Azure

Technical Skills Required:


✔ Strong Azure infrastructure architecture experience in enterprise environments

✔ Proven Azure Landing Zone implementation experience

✔ Deep understanding of:


* Azure Networking
* Azure Firewall
* NSGs / UDRs
* Private Endpoints
* Entra ID (Azure AD)
* RBAC / PIM
* Azure Policy
* Defender for Cloud
* Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
* Backup & DR solutions


✔ Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform preferred)

✔ Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation

✔ Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and operational best practices

✔ Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

✔ Comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and third-party vendors

✔ Previous experience working within a consultancy, MSP, or IT services environment would be highly beneficial


Preferred Certifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Azure Network Engineer Associate

• Terraform certification beneficial


If you’re immediately available and have strong Azure platform architecture experience, please get in touch or send across your CV.


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