Azure Cloud Architect (Senior) — 4 Day Week

PFH Technology Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PFH Technology Group is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, governance, security, and modernisation of Azure cloud and hybrid environments. You will shape enterprise cloud architecture, drive strategy, and oversee governance and operational excellence across cloud initiatives.

The role requires 10+ years in cloud/enterprise architecture with extensive Azure experience, plus leadership in large-scale transformations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in cloud and enterprise architecture.
• Extensive Azure architecture and governance experience.
• Enterprise-scale Azure Landing Zone design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Azure governance frameworks and best practices.
• Experience designing secure cloud platforms and operating models.
• Cloud migration and transformation programme leadership.
• Hybrid cloud architecture and connectivity expertise.
• Architecture governance, standards and review board participation.
• Technical leadership within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven industries.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise Azure architecture and cloud strategy.
• Design and govern Azure Landing Zones and cloud platforms.
• Develop cloud adoption roadmaps and reference architectures.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical governance activities.
• Drive cloud security, identity and access management strategies.
• Support hybrid cloud and on-premises integration initiatives.
• Provide architectural guidance on AI and Generative AI solutions.
• Lead cloud migration and modernisation programmes.
• Promote Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps best practices.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and technology teams.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Technical leadership

Enterprise architecture

Security architecture

Hybrid cloud

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

CI/CD

DevSecOps

ExpressRoute

Job description

PFH Technology Group is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, governance, security, and modernisation of Azure cloud and hybrid environments. You will shape enterprise cloud architecture, drive strategy, and oversee governance and operational excellence across cloud initiatives.

The role requires 10+ years in cloud/enterprise architecture with extensive Azure experience, plus leadership in large-scale transformations.