SC & NPPV3 Azure Solution Architect

Summary: The role of Azure Solution Architect involves designing and implementing secure cloud solutions for the UK policing and public safety sector. The position requires active SC and NPPV3 clearance and focuses on aligning cloud services with national law enforcement priorities. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in Microsoft Azure to deliver scalable solutions. This is a remote position with a contract length of 6 months, likely to be extended.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with national law enforcement priorities.
• Document architecture and solutions effectively for compliance and security purposes.
• Utilize expertise in public sector security and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with UK police forces or law enforcement agencies to implement solutions.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in Cloud Solution Architecture.
• Active SC and NPPV3 security clearance.
• Experience working with UK police forces or law enforcement agencies.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, Azure AD, Key Vault, Networking, etc.).
• Strong understanding of public sector security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NCSC, PSN, CJSM).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Desirable: TOGAF, Azure Architecture certifications (e.g., AZ-305).
• Desirable: Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem integrations.
• Desirable: Knowledge of M365, Sentinel, or other Microsoft security tooling.

Salary (Rate): £650

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT