Cloud Security & Solutions Architect - London

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cloud Security & Solutions Architect to specialize in Azure and optimize cloud solutions. This role involves implementing and managing Azure, addressing business objectives, and ensuring the security and resilience of cloud architectures. Candidates should have relevant experience with Azure services and be prepared to lead projects that drive innovation and automation within the cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure cloud solutions based on Azure Well Architected Framework.
• Lead Azure cloud projects including migration and modernization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud architecture vision and strategy.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies to improve Azure environment performance.

Job description

Job Description

Cloud Security & Solutions Architect - London

£52,000 - £54,000 per annum + permanent benefits

You will specialise in Azure, leading in architecting, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions to ensure the design of scalable and resilient architectures.

The primary remit of the role extends to supporting and maintaining the Cloud Based Microsoft Enterprise configurations incorporating the M365 ecosystem, Entra ID, Azure Cloud Services and the Microsoft Security stack including Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office, Defender for and Defender for Cloud Apps.

Main Duties

• To design, implement, and manage Azure cloud solutions based on the Azure Well Architected Framework's five pillars and the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
• Responsible for the implementation of Azure cloud solutions, such as deploying resources, configuring settings, testing functionality, monitoring performance, and documenting outcomes.
• To lead Azure cloud projects and initiatives, such as migration, modernization, automation, and innovation, and ensure alignment with business objectives and requirements.
• To collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and partners to define cloud architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• To evaluate and recommend new and emerging cloud technologies and solutions to improve performance, scalability, availability, and security of Azure cloud environment.
• To ensure that the Microsoft services infrastructure is configured, implemented and managed in accordance with accepted technical and operational standards.
• To contribute to the design, implementation and management of the virtualised Microsoft services architecture.
• To drive automation of the implementation, maintenance and alerting of the Microsoft services environment.
• To provide a fault analysis and diagnostic service for the Microsoft Services infrastructure and be responsible for corresponding problem management and resolution.
• To monitor, and report on the service quality and operational resilience of the Microsoft Services infrastructure using appropriate management tools and techniques.
• To assist with risk assessment and business continuity planning for the Microsoft services infrastructure and ensure all service deployments are resilient.