Cloud Migration Architect

Cloud Migration Architect

Posted 6 days ago by Specialist Computer Centres PLC

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£600 Per day
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Hybrid
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Azure Active Directory Cloud Computing Cloud Migration Cloud Technology Data Protection Strategy Endpoint Management IBM VNET Identity And Access Management Management Microsoft 365 Microsoft Azure Multi-Factor Authentication Peering (Computer Networking) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Windows PowerShell

Summary: The Cloud Migration Architect role is a hands-on, delivery-focused position aimed at facilitating the transition from a hosted datacentre to a secure, hybrid Microsoft Azure environment. The architect will lead the design and implementation of the Azure environment while collaborating with various teams to ensure a smooth migration of critical applications. This position requires deep technical expertise and the ability to work effectively in a brownfield environment with minimal documentation. The contract is for 10 months and is based in Oxford with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable Azure environment.
  • Collaborate with third-party engineers and internal teams to manage all technical aspects of the migration.
  • Assess and document the current environment to inform migration planning.
  • Migrate critical in-house applications to Azure, ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
  • Support the decommissioning of Legacy services in favour of M365, Azure, and supplier-hosted platforms.
  • Implement secure access solutions using tools like Duo MFA, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, and Sophos UTM.
  • Align identity and access management with Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, RBAC, and Intune.
  • Integrate security telemetry into Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, and Azure Arc.
  • Collaborate with SOC teams on incident readiness and SIEM integration (eg, Microsoft Sentinel).
  • Produce robust documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and support guides.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience leading large-scale Azure cloud migrations and infrastructure transformations.
  • Familiarity with PSN compliance, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001.
  • Working knowledge of PowerShell and Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and SIEM integration.
  • Strong knowledge of Azure networking (VNet peering, VPNs, ExpressRoute).
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, RBAC, PIM, MFA.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud).
  • Strong knowledge of endpoint management (Intune, Azure Arc).
  • Strong knowledge of hybrid security tools (DUO, Cisco AnyConnect, Sophos UTM).
  • Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.

Salary (Rate): £600 per day

City: Oxford

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Cloud Migration Architect - 10 months Contract - £600/day Outside IR35 - Oxford (Hybrid) - SCC FLEX CONTRACT

We are looking for a highly experienced Cloud Migration Architect to support the transition from a hosted datacentre to a secure, hybrid Microsoft Azure environment. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to work in a brownfield environment with minimal documentation.

Your key responsibilities as Cloud Migration Architect:

  • Lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable Azure environment.
  • Collaborate with third-party engineers and internal teams to manage all technical aspects of the migration.
  • Assess and document the current environment to inform migration planning.
  • Migrate critical in-house applications to Azure, ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
  • Support the decommissioning of Legacy services in favour of M365, Azure, and supplier-hosted platforms.
  • Implement secure access solutions using tools like Duo MFA, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, and Sophos UTM.
  • Align identity and access management with Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, RBAC, and Intune.
  • Integrate security telemetry into Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, and Azure Arc.
  • Collaborate with SOC teams on incident readiness and SIEM integration (eg, Microsoft Sentinel).
  • Produce robust documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and support guides.

Required experience and knowledge for the Cloud Migration Architect:

  • Proven experience leading large-scale Azure cloud migrations and infrastructure transformations.
  • Familiarity with PSN compliance, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001.
  • Working knowledge of PowerShell and Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and SIEM integration.
  • Strong knowledge of:
  1. Azure networking (VNet peering, VPNs, ExpressRoute)
  2. Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, RBAC, PIM, MFA
  3. Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud)
  4. Endpoint management (Intune, Azure Arc)
  5. Hybrid security tools (DUO, Cisco AnyConnect, Sophos UTM)
  • Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.

If you're a results-driven Cloud Migration Architect with a passion for secure cloud environments, we want to hear from you. Immediate start. References required.

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