Cloud Architect

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT, Digital & Tech Recruitment seeks a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect for a public sector transformation project. This role involves leading cloud migration efforts, defining Azure architectural strategies, and facilitating workshops to gather key requirements while ensuring compliance with public sector standards. The contract duration is initially 1-2 months with a strong possibility for extension.

Qualifications

• Seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect with experience in public sector transformation.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure and cloud architectures.
• Strong facilitation skills for discovery workshops.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery workshops to capture requirements for the cloud transformation.
• Define and deliver Azure Landing Zone architecture and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams on security and networking solutions for cloud environments.

Skills

Azure Landing Zone architecture

cloud architecture strategy

cloud transformation

data centre migrations

security requirements

networking principles

Infrastructure as Code

Education

Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-500)

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: Remote / UK-based

Duration: Initially 1-2 Months with very likely longer term extensions onto the next phases of the program

Rate: Up to £550.00 per day

Overview:

We’re seeking a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect to lead a large-scale on-prem to cloud transformation and data centre migration for a public sector organisation. This role involves defining Azure Landing Zone high-level designs, facilitating discovery workshops, and owning the cloud architecture strategy from planning through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate discovery workshops to capture business, technical, and security requirements.
• Define and deliver high-level Azure Landing Zone architecture and governance frameworks.
• Architect secure, scalable solutions to support the migration from on-premises data centres to Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design networking, security, and identity solutions that meet public sector standards.
• Proven experience delivering cloud transformation and migration programmes in the public sector.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Landing Zone strategy and implementation.
• Strong understanding of data centre migrations and hybrid/cloud architectures.
• Excellent facilitation skills, with experience leading discovery and architecture workshops.
• Familiarity with public sector governance and security requirements.
• Strong understanding of networking principles in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in a multi-cloud or comparative context.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-500) or equivalent.

The start date for this Contract is scheduled for the 6th of May.

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our talent team.