Azure Cloud Platform Security Architect - Contract

Undisclosed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed is seeking a Cloud Platform Security Architect on a contract basis to lead the architecture of cloud, hybrid infrastructure and security platforms. You will define target-state architectures for Azure, network, identity and governance, and act as senior technical authority for cloud security architecture.

Responsibilities include establishing reference architectures, guardrails, and patterns, guiding cloud migration, and ensuring alignment with security, resilience and operational

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in cloud platform security architecture and governance.
• Strong knowledge of Azure landing zones, policy, RBAC and guardrails.
• Certified cloud security professional credentials preferred (CCSP/CISSP).
• Experience with IaC and automation tools for cloud provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Define target-state architectures for Azure-based cloud and hybrid platforms.
• Establish reference architectures, patterns and guardrails for secure delivery.
• Provide architecture direction for security tools (Defender, Sentinel) and IAM.
• Collaborate with EA, Security, IT Infra, and engineering teams on governance.

Skills

Azure architecture

Networking

Identity & access

Security governance

IaC/Terraform

Education

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

CCSP

CISSP

TOGAF

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Job description

Undisclosed is seeking a Cloud Platform Security Architect on a contract basis to lead the architecture of cloud, hybrid infrastructure and security platforms. You will define target-state architectures for Azure, network, identity and governance, and act as senior technical authority for cloud security architecture.

Responsibilities include establishing reference architectures, guardrails, and patterns, guiding cloud migration, and ensuring alignment with security, resilience and operational