Contract Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: Remote / UK-based
Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Duration: Initially 3 months (with potential extension)
Rate: Up to £550.00 per day

Overview:
We’re seeking a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect to lead a large-scale on-prem to cloud transformation and data centre migration for a public sector organisation. This role involves defining Azure Landing Zone high-level designs, facilitating discovery workshops, and owning the cloud architecture strategy from planning through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate discovery workshops to capture business, technical, and security requirements.

• Define and deliver high-level Azure Landing Zone architecture and governance frameworks.

• Architect secure, scalable solutions to support the migration from on-premises data centres to Microsoft Azure.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design networking, security, and identity solutions that meet public sector standards.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience delivering cloud transformation and migration programmes in the public sector.

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Landing Zone strategy and implementation.

• Strong understanding of data centre migrations and hybrid/cloud architectures.

• Excellent facilitation skills, with experience leading discovery and architecture workshops.

• Familiarity with public sector governance and security requirements.

Desirable:

• Strong understanding of networking principles in cloud and hybrid environments.

• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in a multi-cloud or comparative context.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).

• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-500) or equivalent.

The start date for this Contract is scheduled for the 6th of May.

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our talent team.

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