Azure Architect
Posted 1 week ago by Outsource UK
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Preston, Lancashire, UK
Summary: The Azure Architect role at BAE Systems involves designing secure and scalable cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and governance. This position requires architectural leadership across various cloud services and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver compliant cloud solutions. The role emphasizes the development of reference architectures and the adoption of modern cloud practices. The contract is for 12 months, based in Preston, with a daily rate of £519.00 umbrella inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain Azure cloud architecture and ensure alignment with organisational strategy and cloud governance.
- Lead the design of secure, scalable, and cost optimised Azure solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and container platforms.
- Provide architectural oversight, assurance, and guidance for cloud engineering teams and delivery partners.
- Own Azure landing zone patterns, governance models, and enterprise cloud standards.
- Drive adoption of cloud native capabilities, automation, and modern platform engineering practices.
- Partner with cybersecurity teams to embed Zero Trust, network segmentation, and least privilege identity models.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in Azure cloud solution architecture
- Technical expertise
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) - highly desirable
Salary (Rate): £519.00 Daily
City: Preston
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Client: BAE Systems
Job Type: Contract
Job Title: Azure Architect
Location: Preston - once per month
Daily Rate: £384.62 PAYE OR £519.16 Umbrella inside IR35
Duration: 12 months
About The Role: The Azure Architect is responsible for designing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure that align with organisational strategy, governance, and security requirements. This role provides architectural leadership across cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, security, data services, and application platforms. The Azure Architect develops reference architectures, ensures engineering quality, and leads cloud transformation initiatives, partnering with security, operations, development, and leadership teams to deliver compliant and modern cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain Azure cloud architecture and ensure alignment with organisational strategy and cloud governance.
- Lead the design of secure, scalable, and cost optimised Azure solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and container platforms.
- Provide architectural oversight, assurance, and guidance for cloud engineering teams and delivery partners.
- Own Azure landing zone patterns, governance models, and enterprise cloud standards.
- Drive adoption of cloud native capabilities, automation, and modern platform engineering practices.
- Partner with cybersecurity teams to embed Zero Trust, network segmentation, and least privilege identity models.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Expertise in Azure cloud solution architecture
- Technical expertise
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) - highly desirable
If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Sam Pierre-Louis on for more information.
About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
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