Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer (Infrastructure) - SC Cleared
Location: Fully Remote (occasional UK site visits)
Rate: Up to £750 per day
Contract: Long-term Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong infrastructure background to support a large-scale secure cloud transformation programme within a highly regulated environment.
This role will suit a hands-on senior consultant who can operate across both architecture and engineering disciplines, delivering secure, scalable and resilient Azure infrastructure solutions within complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure solutions
Deliver secure and scalable cloud architectures
Support cloud migration and transformation initiatives
Build and maintain Azure landing zones and governance frameworks
Work across hybrid infrastructure environments
Produce high and low-level technical designs
Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation solutions
Collaborate with security, networking and platform teams
Ensure compliance with security and operational standards
Provide technical leadership across cloud infrastructure delivery
Required Skills & Experience
Strong Azure architecture and cloud engineering experience
Extensive infrastructure engineering background
Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments
Strong technical knowledge of:
Azure IaaS and core platform services
Azure networking and connectivity
Identity and access management
Hybrid cloud infrastructure
Enterprise infrastructure technologies
Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Bicep or ARM)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
Strong understanding of cloud security best practices
Ability to work autonomously within complex technical environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable Skills
Experience within defence, government or secure delivery environments
Kubernetes / AKS experience
Exposure to DevSecOps practices
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise cloud programmes
Mandatory Requirements
Active SC Clearance
Sole UK National status
Eligibility to work within highly secure UK environments
Additional Information
Fully remote working
Occasional UK site visits required
Long-term engagement
Immediate availability preferred