Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect (Ref: 197672)

Forsyth Barnes; Greater London, Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Barnes is partnering with a leading enterprise undergoing a major cloud transformation. A hands-on Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect will design, implement, and optimise Azure and Microsoft 365 estates, govern SharePoint Online and Power Platform, and support migrations with strong stakeholder engagement.

You will work across architecture, engineering and delivery, shaping governance and technology strategy while delivering practical, scalable cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering Azure solutions in large enterprise environments.
• Strong governance and administration experience with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise cloud solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to drive migration and governance initiatives.

Skills

Azure architecture

MS 365 governance

Entra ID

PowerShell

Cloud governance

Cloud migrations

Power Platform

Fabric

SharePoint Online

Python

C#

ServiceNow

AZ-104

AZ-305

Tools

ServiceNow

SharePoint Online

Power Platform

Job description

Job Title - Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect (Ref: 197672)

Locations - London or Manchester

Forsyth Barnes is partnering with a leading enterprise organisation undergoing a significant cloud transformation programme and is seeking an experienced Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect to join their growing technology function.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving a large-scale Microsoft cloud estate, supporting cloud migration initiatives, driving automation, and establishing best-practice governance across Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies.

The Opportunity

As a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect, you will operate across architecture, engineering and delivery, helping to design, implement and optimise cloud solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem.

This is not a purely strategic architecture role. We're looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with technical teams, influencing cloud strategy and supporting delivery across multiple workstreams.

Key areas include:

• Azure architecture, provisioning and governance
• Microsoft 365 platform design and optimisation
• SharePoint Online and Power Platform governance
• Cloud security, identity and access management
• Enterprise cloud migration and transformation programmes
• Microsoft Fabric adoption and data platform integration
• Cross-platform integrations and technical leadership

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience designing and delivering Azure solutions within complex enterprise environments
• Strong Microsoft 365 experience, including governance and administration
• Expertise across Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and cloud security
• PowerShell automation and scripting experience
• Solution architecture and technical design capability
• Experience defining cloud governance standards and operating models
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience supporting cloud migrations and transformation initiatives
• Power Platform
• SharePoint Online
• Microsoft Fabric
• Python or C#
• ServiceNow integrations
• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305)
• Experience within large-scale regulated environments

Ideal Backgrounds

• Azure Solutions Architect
• Microsoft 365 Architect
• Senior Azure Engineer transitioning into architecture

Why Apply?

• Join a major cloud transformation programme
• Work across the full Microsoft ecosystem
• Influence architecture, governance and delivery
• High-profile role with significant visibility across the business
• Hybrid working and excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact during a critical period of change