Azure Architect
Posted Today by Ncounter Limited
£800 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
Summary: The Azure Architect role involves leading the design of secure, cloud-native platforms in a greenfield environment for a consultancy focused on National Security programmes. This senior, hands-on position requires deep technical expertise combined with client-facing advisory skills to shape Azure-based solutions. The architect will ensure that designs are secure, scalable, and aligned with operational needs while guiding cloud strategy and architecture standards. Active DV clearance is essential for this high-impact opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver secure Azure cloud architectures across complex programmes
- Define infrastructure and platform standards using infrastructure as code
- Lead cloud migration and transformation initiatives from legacy environments
- Embed security, governance, and compliance into all architectural designs
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure scalable, resilient delivery
- Advise stakeholders on Azure strategy, best practice, and emerging capabilities
Key Skills:
- Active DV clearance is essential
- Strong experience designing solutions on Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking)
- Proven background in cloud architecture within secure or regulated environments
- Expertise in infrastructure as code, for example Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, and access management principles
- Experience working closely with stakeholders in a consulting or advisory capacity
Salary (Rate): £800/day
City: Bath
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Azure Architect
£700-800 per day
Outside IR35 – 6 months
SW, intermittent in-office requirement.
Azure Architect – DV Cleared
Ncounter is supporting a specialist consultancy delivering into highly sensitive National Security programmes, now seeking a DV Cleared Azure Architect to lead the design of secure, cloud-native platforms within a greenfield environment.
This is a senior, hands-on architecture role combining deep technical delivery with client-facing advisory. You will define and shape Azure-based solutions, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned to operational needs within high-assurance environments. Alongside design ownership, you will work closely with stakeholders to guide cloud strategy, architecture standards, and long-term platform evolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver secure Azure cloud architectures across complex programmes
- Define infrastructure and platform standards using infrastructure as code
- Lead cloud migration and transformation initiatives from legacy environments
- Embed security, governance, and compliance into all architectural designs
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure scalable, resilient delivery
- Advise stakeholders on Azure strategy, best practice, and emerging capabilities
What We’re Looking For
- Active DV clearance is essential
- Strong experience designing solutions on Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking)
- Proven background in cloud architecture within secure or regulated environments
- Expertise in infrastructure as code, for example Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, and access management principles
- Experience working closely with stakeholders in a consulting or advisory capacity
This is a high-impact opportunity to take ownership of cloud architecture on critical programmes, shaping secure Azure environments from the ground up while influencing long-term strategy. If you hold active DV clearance and want to play a key role in delivering secure, cloud-first solutions, we encourage you to get in touch.