Cloud Architect (Azure) - SC Cleared
Salary: £137,500 - 150,000 per year
Requirements:- Active SC Clearance
- Sole UK national
- Ability to work on-site in Milton Keynes two days per week
- Available for an outside IR35 contract
- Proven experience as a Cloud Architect in enterprise environments
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture and cloud services
- Hands-on experience deploying and configuring Microsoft Defender
- Experience implementing Microsoft XDR solutions
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles and Microsoft security technologies
- Experience working within secure or regulated environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Design and implement secure cloud architectures within Microsoft Azure
- Lead the deployment and integration of Microsoft Defender across the Azure estate
- Design and deliver Microsoft XDR solutions to improve threat detection and response capabilities
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to ensure solutions align with business and security requirements
- Produce high-quality architecture documentation and ensure compliance with security and governance standards
- Support the migration and optimisation of cloud services while embedding security best practices
- Architect
- Azure
- Cloud
- Support
- Security
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We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to support a high-profile client on the design and delivery of secure cloud solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a security-focused cloud transformation programme within a highly secure environment. The role is based in Milton Keynes with two days per week on-site, offered as an outside IR35 contract with a rate of up to £550-600 per day. We require active SC clearance and sole UK nationality.
last updated 34 week of 2026