Cloud Architect - Azure

At UBDS, we help organisations transform through cloud, cyber security, AI and digital innovation. We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to support the design, implementation and modernisation of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across complex customer environments.

This is a hands-on architecture role with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, cloud infrastructure, storage and automation. You will work closely with engineering, security and delivery teams to design and implement cloud solutions, providing technical leadership while remaining actively involved in development, configuration and deployment activities.

• Design and deliver secure, scalable and resilient cloud architecture using Microsoft Azure.
• Define cloud infrastructure architecture across compute, networking, storage, identity and security.
• Design, configure and optimise Azure Files and associated cloud storage solutions.
• Support the migration and modernisation of on-premise file services and storage into Azure.
• Design hybrid cloud environments, including connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and Azure.
• Provide architectural guidance and hands-on engineering support to Cloud and Dev Ops teams.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment solutions.
• Support scripting, development and automation using Power Shell, Python or similar technologies.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using Azure Dev Ops or equivalent tooling.
• Work with Azure identity, access management and security services.
• Support cloud migrations, infrastructure transformation and application modernisation initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, resilience, security, governance and cost optimisation.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure, storage and integration challenges.
• Produce architecture documentation, technical designs and implementation guidance.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into effective cloud solutions.

• Strong experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure cloud architecture.
• Proven experience as an Azure Architect, Cloud Architect, Technical Architect or senior Cloud Engineer.
• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage and identity.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Files, Azure Storage and hybrid file-sharing solutions.
• Experience designing and supporting Azure storage migrations and integration with on-premise environments.
• Good understanding of Azure networking, including VNets, private endpoints, VPNs and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra , identity and access management and cloud security.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Strong understanding of Azure Dev Ops, CI/CD and deployment automation.
• Scripting or development experience using Power Shell, Python, C# or similar.
• Experience designing secure, highly available and resilient cloud solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary technical and delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Experience across some of the following would be beneficial:

• Azure File Sync, Azure Net App Files and enterprise storage solutions.
• Azure Virtual Desktop and enterprise file services.
• Windows Server, Active Directory and hybrid identity environments.
• Azure Backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), containers and cloud-native technologies.
• Azure Functions, APIs and application integration.
• Git Hub Actions or wider Dev Ops tooling.
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and cloud observability.
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure security governance.
• Experience with AWS or multi-cloud environments.
• Experience delivering cloud transformation within Government, Defence or other regulated environments.
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent.

This role would suit an experienced Azure Cloud Architect who enjoys combining architectural ownership with hands-on technical delivery.

You will work across complex cloud and hybrid environments, helping customers modernise their infrastructure, improve storage and file services, and adopt secure, automated and resilient Azure solutions.

You'll collaborate with experienced Cloud, Cyber Security and Engineering specialists…