UBDS
UBDS
UBDS is a digital transformation and IT services partner serving public- and private-sector organizations, including work across consulting, healthcare, and logistics. Its services span cloud infrastructure, digital advisory, data management, artificial intelligence, low-code development, cybersecurity, compliance, and managed services. UBDS helps organizations modernize operations, use data more effectively, reduce technology risk, and support productive ways of working through practical, measurable change.

Azure Cloud Architect

Design secure, automated Azure infrastructure for UBDS Group clients across cloud, cybersecurity, data and AI. Lead hybrid migrations and storage modernisation while contributing hands-on to delivery.

Description

  • Design secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures and deliver them to production
  • Set infrastructure architecture across compute, networking, storage, identity and security
  • Configure and optimise Azure Files and related cloud storage
  • Help move and modernise on-premises file services and storage in Azure
  • Build hybrid cloud environments that connect on-premises infrastructure with Azure
  • Guide architecture and provide hands-on engineering support to Cloud and DevOps teams
  • Develop Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment solutions
  • Use PowerShell, Python or similar tools for scripting and automation
  • Create CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows with Azure DevOps or equivalent tools
  • Work with Azure identity, access management and security services
  • Contribute to cloud migrations, infrastructure transformation and application modernisation
  • Address performance, resilience, security, governance and cost optimisation in solution design
  • Resolve complex cloud infrastructure, storage and integration issues
  • Create architecture documentation, technical designs and implementation guidance
  • Translate customer and stakeholder needs into effective cloud solutions
  • Partner with Cloud, Cyber Security and Engineering specialists on customer engagements

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure cloud architectures
  • Background as an Azure Architect, Cloud Architect, Technical Architect or senior Cloud Engineer
  • Strong knowledge of Azure compute, networking, storage and identity services
  • Practical experience with Azure Files, Azure Storage and hybrid file-sharing solutions
  • Experience planning Azure storage migrations and connecting Azure with on-premises environments
  • Working knowledge of Azure networking, including VNets, private endpoints, VPNs and hybrid connectivity
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, identity and access management, and cloud security
  • Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates
  • Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD and deployment automation
  • Scripting or software development experience with PowerShell, Python, C# or similar
  • Experience designing secure, highly available and resilient cloud solutions
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in multidisciplinary technical and delivery teams
  • Strong stakeholder communication and engagement skills
  • Azure File Sync, Azure NetApp Files or enterprise storage experience is an advantage
  • Azure Virtual Desktop and enterprise file services experience is an advantage
  • Windows Server, Active Directory or hybrid identity experience is an advantage
  • Azure Backup, disaster recovery or business continuity experience is an advantage
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), containers or cloud-native technology experience is an advantage
  • Azure Functions, APIs or application integration experience is an advantage
  • GitHub Actions or broader DevOps tooling experience is an advantage
  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics or cloud observability experience is an advantage
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud or Azure security governance experience is an advantage
  • AWS or multi-cloud experience is an advantage
  • Cloud transformation experience in Government, Defence or another regulated setting is an advantage
  • Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-305, or equivalent, are an advantage

Benefits

  • Training and development in technical skills, business acumen and methodologies
  • Mentoring and support for earning certifications
  • Vitality private medical cover for you and your spouse or partner
  • Discretionary bonus tied to individual and company performance
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus one birthday day and one work anniversary day, in addition to UK bank holidays
  • Electric vehicle leasing through salary sacrifice
  • Employer-contributed pension scheme
  • Death-in-service cover
  • Work on advanced projects across a range of industries
  • A collaborative workplace that supports creativity and innovation

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