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Cloud Architect (Secure Cloud, Azure, Mircosoft)

Employer
Evolution Recruitment Solutions
Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary
£70,000-£80,000
Closing date
19 Nov 2020

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Clearance Level
DV, SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Permanent

As more and more organizations look to a hybrid cloud approach as the infrastructure mode of the future, the need for a way to migrate legacy systems more easily is becoming an increasing necessity. There are a number of key risks to consider when doing so, like:

  • How sensitive is the data?
  • How critical is the service to the organisation?

Well the answer for organisations working in the defence sector is; very. Especially with threats and vulnerabilities involved in migrating to the cloud ever-evolving, it’s becoming more and more important to have better, faster, more effective Infrastructure solutions to expedite the process.

 

We are looking for a number of Cloud Architects to join an a multi-award-winning organisation, working closely with clients like the MOD and Home Office.

 

The Role

You will be working on a Secure Cloud Project creating a multi-cloud offering based on both private and public cloud solutions. The Azure public cloud platform is a key constituent and enabler of the D&NS go-to market strategy and its associated mid-term plan forecast.

 

Responsibilities

  • To be the subject matter expert on Azure Public Cloud capabilities and work with colleagues to define new Azure based offerings that support the company strategy
  • Define and implement POC architectures to validate offering approach to providing accredited hosting on the Azure platform
  • Define and agree Azure cloud usage policies/processes with relevant stakeholders to ensure the organisation and customer interests are adequately protected/maintained (e.g. Security/Audit/Compliance etc)
  • Provide consultancy to internal & external customers on best practice Azure cloud implementations/usage
  • Build relationships and engage with partner contacts to ensure the company is represented within the Microsoft Azure partnership
  • To identify and understand relevant Azure cloud procurement routes and options along with related cost modelling approaches
  • Support bids by providing Azure solution definition capability to bid teams as well as cost modelling and resource/effort estimation for Transition and Transformation activities
  • To be the expert on the MOD Cloud service within specific focus on Azure based capabilities
  • Support the dissemination of Azure cloud knowledge within the business through engagement with practises, curating online learning sources and direct workforce engagement through briefings/presentations

 

Essential Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of the design and implementation of secure, highly resilient, large scale cloud based infrastructures
  • Experience of working directly with customers to define and elaborate infrastructure requirements
  • Excellent presentation skills with experience presenting up to CxO level stakeholders/customers
  • Experience of deploying production Azure implementations with successful project completion and service transition
  • Experience of designing Azure cloud solutions to be compliant with security standards
  • ‘Hands on’ extensive scripting experience in the provisioning/management of Azure cloud infrastructure
  • Knowledge of automation tooling to facilitate CI/CD approaches to IaC
  • Experience of estimating costs/timescales for the implementation of cloud based systems

 

Highly desirable

 

  • Experience/knowledge of CIS/NIST/27001 security standard
  • Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert certification
  • Experience of MoD IT service implementations
  • Clearance to SC or DV level.

The Company

You’ll be joining an organisation renowned for digital transformation, developing cutting edge, innovative solutions to overcome the complexities and challenges faced by military organisations. You will work with the latest technology developing ground breaking solutions to transform how military and intelligence agencies communicate.

This is an organisation dedicated to investing in their employees. You will join a unique culture that is helpful, collaborative and supportive. A business that understands the importance of a strong work life balance and that achieving this can change from employee to employee. Giving you the freedom to work your way.

Apply

To apply for the role or to find out more please contact Jack Mather at Evolution Recruitment.

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