Job Summary: We are seeking a senior Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design and modernization of enterprise infrastructure environments across hybrid and cloud platforms. This role focuses on Azure architecture, identity and access management, and large-scale infrastructure transformation, supporting both cloud-native and hybrid environments. The architect will work closely with infrastructure teams, cybersecurity stakeholders, and application owners to design resilient, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while guiding organizations through cloud adoption, migration, and modernization initiatives. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Azure Architecture & Cloud Strategy - Design and implement Azure-based infrastructure architectures supporting enterprise workloads and hybrid environments. - Lead planning and execution of datacenter-to-cloud migrations, including IaaS deployments and application modernization initiatives. - Architect high availability, disaster recovery, and multi-region resiliency solutions within Azure. - Develop cloud network architectures including virtual networks, secure connectivity, and hybrid networking models. Identity & Access Architecture - Design and implement enterprise identity solutions leveraging Azure AD / Entra ID and Active Directory. - Support enterprise SSO integrations and federation architectures using modern identity standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth). - Lead modernization of legacy identity systems into cloud-integrated identity platforms. - Develop and enforce identity governance, conditional access, and security best practices. Hybrid Infrastructure Modernization - Architect and support hybrid Active Directory environments, including multi-domain or multi-forest deployments. - Design migration strategies for on-premises infrastructure to Azure cloud platforms. - Implement directory synchronization, identity federation, and cloud authentication models. - Provide guidance on PKI, group policy strategy, and enterprise directory services architecture. Enterprise Cloud Implementation - Guide engineering teams through deployment of Azure services including: - Virtual machines and infrastructure services - Application hosting and integration platforms - Secure networking and application gateways - Identity and access controls - Support the integration of enterprise collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Teams. - Assist with implementation of automation and infrastructure-as-code approaches. Advisory & Technical Leadership - Serve as a technical advisor to leadership and engineering teams on infrastructure strategy and modernization. - Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps aligned to business objectives. - Support proposal development, solution design, and technical planning for new initiatives. - Provide mentorship and technical guidance to infrastructure and cloud engineering teams. Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience): Required Qualifications - 15+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience in systems engineering, architecture, or cloud engineering roles. - Extensive experience designing and deploying Azure cloud architectures. - Strong expertise with Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD / Entra ID identity platforms. - Experience designing hybrid infrastructure environments integrating on-premises systems with Azure cloud services. - Experience with enterprise authentication and identity federation architectures. - Hands-on experience implementing Azure networking, security controls, and infrastructure services. - Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization initiatives. - Strong scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Azure CLI, or infrastructure automation frameworks). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience advising technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting federal or highly regulated environments. - Experience with identity security, conditional access, and enterprise authentication frameworks. - Background designing disaster recovery and business continuity architectures. - Experience implementing infrastructure-as-code or automation pipelines. - Familiarity with enterprise messaging, collaboration, and Microsoft 365 platforms. Key Skills & Technologies - Microsoft Azure (IaaS, networking, security, and identity) - Azure AD / Entra ID - Active Directory architecture and migration - Hybrid cloud infrastructure - Enterprise identity federation (SAML, OAuth) - Microsoft 365 ecosystem - PowerShell / automation scripting - Disaster recovery and high availability design This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). 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Our teams of technologists are organized around digital solutions in the areas of systems/software engineering, data management, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity. As thought leaders and strategic partners, we provide a deliberate mix of people, processes, and technology to advance mission goals. Our IT companies have been consistently recognized for driving mission success through process efficiencies, reduced costs, and exploited technologies

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Role Description Are you passionate about cloud and technology, and excited by the idea of helping clients solve complex business problems using strategic platform technologies? You’ll join a team that thrives on collaboration, innovation and shaping impactful cloud transformation journeys. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs, and training and development opportunities. In this role, you’ll take a lead position in technical pre‑sales, working closely with a diverse mix of customers and partners. You’ll be at the heart of customer engagements – from C‑suite conversations to technical deep dives – helping clients understand how cloud technology can support their strategy, modernise their operations and deliver long‑lasting value. You’ll bring an appetite for business challenge, strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to inspire confidence at every level. What you'll be doing: - Owning technical pre‑sales activities, shaping solution strategy, competitive positioning and customer success. - Developing and delivering high‑impact proposals aligned to client needs and industry best practice. - Leading C‑level interactions, technical workshops and deep‑dive sessions to position cloud solutions effectively. - Acting as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through complex cloud transformation journeys. - Leading teams during bids and client engagements while identifying and managing risks. - Identifying sales opportunities within cloud offerings and contributing to product development with the Practice Director. Qualifications - Strong experience with Azure and/or AWS, with a technical background in technology deployments that enables confident solution positioning during pre‑sales conversations. - Deep understanding of cloud solutions and how to translate technical capabilities into compelling business value and commercial outcomes. - Proven leadership in RFP presentations, executive briefings and high‑stakes technical demonstrations, with a strong ability to shape customer thinking and influence decision‑making. - Demonstrable experience leading engagements and managing senior client stakeholders, driving clarity, momentum and confidence through the sales cycle. - Ability to influence C‑level executives, technical leaders and business stakeholders by articulating clear solution benefits, return on investment and strategic impact. - Recognised expertise in at least one business domain, with knowledge of market trends, competitor products and regulatory changes to support effective opportunity qualification and solution differentiation. Requirements - Expertise in workshop facilitation techniques, including co‑design. Benefits - £6,600 car allowance - 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days - Private medical - Life assurance - Pension - Generous flexible benefits fund Company Description With a long history of delivering transformation, we've developed a market‑leading partnership ecosystem to provide business services of the future and shape valuable, positive outcomes for communities. We empower our clients by providing innovative solutions and commercial models that help them meet their business needs, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver impactful value creation. We remain committed to values of excellence, empathy and respect to produce transformative outcomes in business processing – creating value for all.