Cloud Architect (Azure) - SC Cleared

Run-Time Group Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 138,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Run-Time Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design and implement secure cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure. The role requires hands-on deployment of Microsoft Defender and XDR capabilities, with two on-site days per week in Milton Keynes and active SC clearance.

The ideal candidate will have enterprise cloud experience, strong Azure expertise, and superb stakeholder management to ensure secure, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance
• Sole UK national
• Experience as Cloud Architect in enterprise environments
• Strong Azure architecture expertise
• Hands-on Defender deployment/configuration
• Experience implementing Microsoft XDR solutions
• Strong cloud security understanding in Microsoft security technologies
• Experience in secure or regulated environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Available for an outside IR35 contract
• On-site in Milton Keynes two days per week

Responsibilities

• Design secure cloud architectures within Microsoft Azure
• Lead deployment and integration of Microsoft Defender across the Azure estate
• Deliver Microsoft XDR solutions to improve threat detection and response
• Provide architectural leadership throughout project lifecycle
• Collaborate with infra, security, and engineering teams to align with business/governance requirements
• Produce architecture documentation and ensure security governance compliance
• Support migration and optimization of cloud services with security best practices

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure expertise

Defender experience

XDR solutions

Cloud security principles

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Salary: £137,500 - 150,000 per year

Requirements

• Active SC Clearance
• Sole UK national
• Ability to work on-site in Milton Keynes two days per week
• Available for an outside IR35 contract
• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect in enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture and cloud services
• Hands-on experience deploying and configuring Microsoft Defender
• Experience implementing Microsoft XDR solutions
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and Microsoft security technologies
• Experience working within secure or regulated environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures within Microsoft Azure
• Lead the deployment and integration of Microsoft Defender across the Azure estate
• Design and deliver Microsoft XDR solutions to improve threat detection and response capabilities
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to ensure solutions align with business and security requirements
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation and ensure compliance with security and governance standards
• Support the migration and optimisation of cloud services while embedding security best practices

Technologies

• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• Security

More

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to support a high-profile client on the design and delivery of secure cloud solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a security-focused cloud transformation programme within a highly secure environment. The role is based in Milton Keynes with two days per week on-site, offered as an outside IR35 contract with a rate of up to £550-600 per day. We require active SC clearance and sole UK nationality.

last updated 33 week of 2026