Azure Cloud Architect - Hybrid, Security-Driven Leader

Thales Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group UK is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to lead cloud strategy, architecture, and secure delivery for complex digital solutions. The role involves acting as an industry expert across cloud, security and DevSecOps, guiding platform teams and stakeholders in design patterns, governance and architectural roadmaps.

The role requires strong cloud engineering expertise, proficiency in IaC, security frameworks, and collaboration with cross-functional teams while operating in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering cloud architectures.
• Strong knowledge of IaC and automation.
• Experience with cloud security frameworks and governance.
• Ability to guide cross-functional teams.
• Hybrid work environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud strategy and architecture for complex digital solutions.
• Oversee secure delivery and DevSecOps practices.
• Collaborate with platform teams and stakeholders on roadmaps.
• Advise on security controls and compliance.

Skills

Azure

Cloud Architecture

IaC

DevSecOps

Security frameworks

Job description

Thales Group UK is recruiting an Azure Cloud Architect to lead cloud strategy, architecture, and secure delivery for complex digital solutions. You will act as an industry expert across cloud, security and DevSecOps, guiding platform teams and stakeholders in design patterns, governance and architectural roadmaps.

The role requires strong cloud engineering expertise, proficiency in IaC, security frameworks, and collaboration with cross-functional teams while operating in a hybrid work model in