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Job Title: Azure/ESRI Solution Architect
Location: Hybrid based in Paddington, London or Milton Keynes
Employment Type: Permanent or Contract
Salary/day rate: Competitive

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Azure Solution Architect with substantial experience in designing and deploying Azure-based solutions and ESRI Enterprise systems. This role requires someone who thrives in both architectural design and practical implementation, delivering high-performance, scalable, and secure solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:



Design, architect, and implement end-to-end Azure cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.

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Lead the deployment and configuration of ESRI Enterprise (ArcGIS) solutions, including server, portal, and database integration.

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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust cloud architectures.

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Develop and maintain Azure resources, including virtual machines, networking, security, and storage.

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Optimize and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure and ESRI Enterprise environments for performance, reliability, and scalability.

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Create technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, deployment guides, and best practices.

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Ensure compliance with security and governance standards within Azure environments.

Qualifications & Experience:

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Proven hands-on experience designing and deploying Azure solutions.

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Strong expertise with ESRI Enterprise (ArcGIS) system architecture, installation, configuration, and management.

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Solid understanding of Azure networking, Active Directory, Virtual Networks, VPNs, and security best practices.

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Familiarity with integrating ESRI Enterprise with cloud-based databases, storage, and web services.

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Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues in both Azure and ESRI environments.

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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) and ESRI technical certifications are desirable

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