Azure Cloud Infrastructure Solution Architect
We're seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Solution Architect to lead the design of secure, scalable and well-governed cloud solutions within a complex enterprise environment.
This role requires someone who can work across both cloud infrastructure and enterprise architecture. You'll assess existing designs, identify gaps and provide clear architectural direction aligned with Microsoft best practice, security standards and broader business requirements.
The role
You will be responsible for:
Designing Azure cloud infrastructure solutions using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework
Developing high-level and detailed architecture across networking, identity, security, governance, monitoring and operations
Reviewing existing designs and constructively challenging decisions using sound architectural principles
Completing requirements analysis, technical assessments and gap analysis
Producing architecture documentation, including SADs, SDDs, HLDs and LLDs
Presenting designs through Design Review Forums and Architecture Boards
Working closely with technical teams, security specialists, delivery leads and senior stakeholders
Ensuring solutions align with Safe and Secure by Design principles
Supporting the transition of approved designs through delivery and implementation
Technical experience
You'll bring strong experience across:




Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework
Azure networking, including hub-and-spoke topology, vWAN, ExpressRoute, DNS, Azure Firewall or network virtual appliances, and load balancers
Identity and access management using Entra ID, RBAC, PIM and Conditional Access
Azure security and compliance, including Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender, governance controls and alignment with ISO or NIST frameworks
DevOps and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions and Bicep
Monitoring and operational design using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
Microsoft Fabric or an equivalent enterprise data platform
What we're looking for
Demonstrated experience as an Azure Infrastructure or Cloud Solution Architect
Strong enterprise solution architecture and governance experience
Confidence presenting designs to architecture boards and senior technical stakeholders
The ability to identify weaknesses in existing designs and recommend practical improvements
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Transparent written communication and high-quality architecture documentation
Experience designing secure solutions within complex or regulated environments
This is an opportunity to take ownership of significant Azure architecture decisions and help shape a secure, scalable and well-governed cloud environment.
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