Data Architect jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Remote (UK) - travel required as per project needs
About Us

Qodea is Europe's largest Google Cloud specialist partner and a leading cloud consultancy with offices in the UK, Netherlands, and Romania. This role sits within tmc3, our dedicated cyber security consultancy that helps organisations of all sizes protect, comply and advance in the digital era.

Founded by leaders with a shared goal of making cyber security a business enabler, we value passion, collaboration, and perseverance to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and partners.
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect (Microsoft) with deep expertise in Microsoft technologies (Azure, M365, Defender, Active Directory, etc.) to join our Secure Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong consultancy background and demonstrable experience delivering secure solutions within the UK public sector, including compliance with government security standards and frameworks.
What you'll do

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures (Microsoft) tailored to public sector requirements.
• Lead security assessments, threat modelling, and risk analysis for cloud-based and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure security best practices are embedded throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including architecture diagrams, policies, and procedures.
• Advise clients on compliance with standards such as NCSC Cloud Security Principles, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPR.
• Support incident response planning and execution.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes.

Requirements
What You'll Bring

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience working in a consultancy capacity within the UK public sector.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies (Azure Security Center, Sentinel,
• Defender, Purview, etc.).
• Experience with M365 security and compliance configurations.
• Familiarity with hybrid environments and securing on-prem to cloud transitions.
• Familiarity with Active Directory.

Leadership & Attributes

• Trusted advisor mindset, able to influence and guide clients.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical thinker with a passion for secure cloud adoption.

Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain (or currently hold) SC/DV Security Clearance
• SC clearance usually requires 5 years of continuous UK residency
• DV clearance usually requires 10 years of continuous UK residency

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Relevant certifications such as:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• CISSP, CISM, or similar
• TOGAF or equivalent

How you'll grow

• Clear career progression opportunities within our career framework
• Cross-skilling and internal mobility across business areas
• Access to dedicated training, certifications, and professional memberships

Benefits

Financial:

• Competitive base salary.
• Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one.
• Discretionary company bonus scheme.
• 4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one.
• Employee referral scheme.

Health and Wellbeing:

• Private medical insurance from day one.
• Help@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy.
• EAP service
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Time Off and Flexibility:

• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Ten paid learning days per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Market-leading parental leave.
• Sabbatical leave (after five years).
• Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year).

Development and Recognition:

• Industry-recognised training and certifications.
• Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform.
• Clear opportunities for career development.
• Length of Service Awards

Extra Perks:

• Regular company events.
• Tech Scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all. If you feel we can improve in any way, please reach out to our careers team via email at careers@qodea.com or connect with us on LinkedIn via our Qodea Company Page.