Azure Architect/Senior Cloud Engineer

Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer (Infrastructure) - SC Cleared Location: Fully Remote (occasional UK site visits) Rate: Up to £750 per day Contract: Long-term Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Role We are looking for an experienced Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong infrastructure background to support a large-scale secure cloud transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. This role will suit a hands-on senior consultant who can operate across both architecture and engineering disciplines, delivering secure, scalable and resilient Azure infrastructure solutions within complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure solutions Deliver secure and scalable cloud architectures Support cloud migration and transformation initiatives Build and maintain Azure landing zones and governance frameworks Work across hybrid infrastructure environments Produce high and low-level technical designs Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation solutions Collaborate with security, networking and platform teams Ensure compliance with security and operational standards Provide technical leadership across cloud infrastructure delivery Required Skills & Experience Strong Azure architecture and cloud engineering experience Extensive infrastructure engineering background Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments Strong technical knowledge of: Azure IaaS and core platform services Azure networking and connectivity Identity and access management Hybrid cloud infrastructure Enterprise infrastructure technologies Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Bicep or ARM) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling Strong understanding of cloud security best practices Ability to work autonomously within complex technical environments Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills Experience within defence, government or secure delivery environments Kubernetes / AKS experience Exposure to DevSecOps practices Experience supporting large-scale enterprise cloud programmes Mandatory Requirements Active SC Clearance Sole UK National status Eligibility to work within highly secure UK environments Additional Information Fully remote working Occasional UK site visits required Long-term engagement Immediate availability preferred