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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