Lead Technical Architect

London
6 days ago
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Lead Tech Architect - 6‑Month Contract | £750/day (Inside IR35)

Locations: London, Bristol, Manchester, or Birmingham (Flexible)
Clearance: The ideal candidate will hold active SC clearance
Start: ASAP

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Lead Tech Architect with deep Azure expertise and a strong background in secure cloud solution design. You'll play a critical role in shaping cloud architecture aligned with NCSC principles, strengthening security posture, and guiding the delivery of modern cloud services across a complex environment.

Travel:
~1× per month to London for team meetings/workshops
Ad hoc London visits for conferences and departmental engagementEssential Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

Azure-focused cloud architecture & infrastructure
Solution architecture and technical design
Security & compliance: aligning solutions with NCSC cloud security principles
Knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, classification policies, and network securityAzure & Cloud Technologies

Azure Active Directory (AAD) / Entra ID
Azure SQL
Identity & access management (IAM)
Cloud networking & hybrid connectivity
Application hosting
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Development & Operations

Automation using:
Microsoft 365
DSC
Maestro
PowerShell
PowerBI

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