Cloud Solutions Architect

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Solutions Architect to spearhead a significant on-prem to cloud transformation project. This role involves defining high-level Azure Landing Zone designs and facilitating discovery workshops to capture essential requirements. You will architect secure and scalable solutions for migrating data centers to Microsoft Azure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with public sector standards. If you have a deep expertise in cloud architectures and a passion for driving transformation in the public sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cloud transformation and migration in public sector.
• Strong understanding of hybrid/cloud architectures and networking principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery workshops to capture business and technical requirements.
• Define high-level Azure Landing Zone architecture and governance frameworks.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Azure Landing Zone

Data Centre Migration

Networking Principles

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep)

Public Sector Standards

Discovery Workshops

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Education

Azure Certifications (AZ-305, AZ-500)

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: Remote / UK-based

Duration: Initially 3 months (with potential extension)

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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