Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect

Posted Today by Henderson Scott

£600 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Azure Architect role involves supporting a transformation programme with a strong emphasis on security across cloud platforms and integrations. The position requires designing secure Azure environments, defining security standards, and overseeing integrations across various Azure services. The role is part-time, requiring three days of work per week in a hybrid setting. It is classified as outside IR35, indicating a favorable tax status for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and govern secure Azure environments (landing zones, identity, network security)
  • Define security standards (Conditional Access, PIM, private endpoints, key management)
  • Provide oversight of integrations across Azure services (APIM, Logic Apps, Functions)
  • Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design decisions
  • Ensure secure integration across Azure, D365 F&O, Dataverse and third-party services

Key Skills:

  • Strong Azure architecture experience with a security focus
  • Deep knowledge of IAM, network security, and cloud controls
  • Experience securing integrations (OAuth, service principals, managed identities, APIs)
  • Exposure to D365 F&O / enterprise application security
  • Ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-based solutions

Salary (Rate): £600 daily

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Azure Architect – Contract (Outside IR35)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Rate: £500 - £600 per day

Engagement: Part-time (3 days per week)

Overview

Azure Architect required to support a transformation programme, with a focus on security across cloud platforms and integrations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and govern secure Azure environments (landing zones, identity, network security)
  • Define security standards (Conditional Access, PIM, private endpoints, key management)
  • Provide oversight of integrations across Azure services (APIM, Logic Apps, Functions)
  • Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design decisions
  • Ensure secure integration across Azure, D365 F&O, Dataverse and third-party services

Experience Required

  • Strong Azure architecture experience with a security focus
  • Deep knowledge of IAM, network security, and cloud controls
  • Experience securing integrations (OAuth, service principals, managed identities, APIs)
  • Exposure to D365 F&O / enterprise application security
  • Ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-based solutions

Additional Information

  • 3 days per week
  • Hybrid (London)
  • Outside IR35