Senior Azure Cloud Architect

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Architect for an initial six-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: London The ideal candidate will have an active security clearance and a strong background in Azure Cloud Technical Architecture with the following skills and experiences: Proven experience in designing and implementing solutions on Azure, including Azure Policy, network security, and platform guardrails. Ability to lead the automation of infrastructure deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates. Experience in developing and enforcing privileged access management, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and conditional access policies. Deep understanding of integrating and optimizing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel) to enhance operational visibility and support incident response. Experience in defining, maintaining, and owning the technical strategy and roadmap for services.. Proven ability to lead technical design initiatives across multiple domains, including Data, Digital, Security, and other technical areas. A track record of mentoring, coaching, and managing mid-level technical architects. Strong capability to guide technical teams, influence critical technical decisions, and identify transformative digital opportunities. Familiarity with working in public sector or defence secure environments. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review