Cloud Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in IT and digital recruitment seeks a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect to lead a public sector cloud transformation. This role requires expertise in Microsoft Azure and experience with data centre migrations. The initial contract is for 1-2 months, with potential for longer-term extensions based on project phases.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and architecture.
• Proven experience in public sector cloud transformation.
• Excellent facilitation skills for workshops.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery workshops capturing business and technical requirements.
• Define Azure Landing Zone architecture and governance.
• Architect solutions for migration from on-premises to the cloud.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Cloud transformation

Data centre migrations

Networking

Infrastructure as Code

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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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.

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