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Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements Active SC Clearance Strong Azure cloud engineering experience Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS expertise ARM Templates and PowerShell scripting AKS, Kubernetes, Docker and container platforms Azure AD, VNET, NSG, WAF and Azure security Azure migration and infrastructure design experience Experience with Windows and Linux environments Azure Data Factory Azure Data Lake Databricks Log Analytics RHEL or Ubuntu Responsibilities Design, build, and implement scalable Azure cloud infrastructure Deliver Azure migration and cloud transformation projects Deploy and manage Azure IaaS, PaaS, and cloud networking services Implement Infrastructure as Code using ARM Templates and PowerShell Build and support AKS, Kubernetes, Docker, and container platforms Configure Azure networking including VNETs, NSGs, load balancers, and Azure AD Implement cloud security, WAF, backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions Troubleshoot Azure infrastructure, connectivity, and firewall issues Collaborate with architects, developers, DevOps, and data teams Technologies ARM Architect Azure Cloud Databricks DevOps Docker Firewall IaaS Support Kubernetes Linux PaaS PowerShell RHEL Security WAF Windows ASP.NET Ubuntu More We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a major enterprise transformation programme. This is a hands on contract role, offered on a hybrid basis with 3 days onsite in Derby for 12 months. We are looking for a Senior Azure Engineer, Azure Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Azure Platform Engineer, or Azure Architect who wants to contribute to a high-impact, large-scale enterprise environment.

Salary: £18,000 - 18,900 per year Requirements STEM degree or equivalent experience One or more major certifications, e.g.: CCNP, VCP, PCNSE, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Solutions Architect - Associate Proven experience designing secure enterprise networks across on prem, private cloud, and public cloud Experience with network automation, orchestration, and provisioning Strong datacentre design and infrastructure integration capability Skilled in producing architecture across conceptual, logical, and physical layers Experience leading and developing technical architecture teams Ability to influence senior stakeholders with evidence based recommendations DV clearance required (sole British nationals only) Responsibilities Design and govern secure network architectures across VMware private cloud, Microsoft on premise, and Azure/AWS Lead creation of scalable, resilient LAN, WAN, hybrid cloud, and datacentre solutions Translate business/security needs into conceptual, logical, and physical architectures Produce high quality HLDs/LLDs aligned to TOGAF Lead and mentor technical architects, providing direction and coaching Act as escalation point for complex technical incidents Evaluate design options and advise on cost, security, quality, and delivery trade offs Design secure architectures, ideally with government/defence exposure Develop DDoS, firewall, WAF, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR/NDR protection strategies Design business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilient datacentre solutions Review and assure complex solutions for compliance and performance Use operational data to identify optimisation opportunities Maintain technical roadmaps aligned with organisational goals Stay current with emerging tools and technologies Technologies AWS Architect Azure Cloud Firewall Support LAN Network Security TOGAF VMware WAF More We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Architect with strong networking expertise and end to end datacentre design experience to support a secure government programme. This role is based in the Milton Keynes area and requires on site presence for 3 days each week. We offer a 6 month contract at a competitive day rate of £790 inside IR35. You will work within a high security environment, ensuring the integrity and reliability of our technical architecture. last updated 25 week of 2026

A bit about the role As Allwyn transitions most of its technology services from on premises into a multi cloud environment, Cloud Security becomes critically important to ensure our core services and gaming platforms are safe. The DevOps engineer is the dedicated DevOps specialist focused on prioritising and resolving security defects and vulnerabilities across cloud platforms and application pipelines. The role acts as the technical bridge between Cloud Engineering and the Security Operation Centre (SOC), Enterprise Security and Cyber Defence teams. The DevOps Engineer ensures that cloud infrastructure and delivery pipelines in AWS and Azure are Secure by Design, automating remediation where possible and embedding security controls into infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines. You will champion secure engineering practices ensuring both speed of delivery and robust security posture across all environments. What you'll be doing Monitor, triage and remediate vulnerabilities across applications, cloud workloads, containers, CI/CD pipelines and IaC repositories Work closely with SOC, Enterprise Security and Cyber Defence teams to respond to active and emerging threats ensuring rapid technical remediation Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines including container scanning and secret scanning Maintain and improve IaC security posture using Terraform and ensure compliance with security baselines and guardrails Automate security checks and enforcement using policy as code, security scanners and cloud native services Support threat modelling and secure solution design with engineering teams Own vulnerability management workflows and ensure timely remediation in line with risk and audit expectations Implement and maintain cloud security configurations (IAM, key management, WAF security groups, logging and monitoring) Produce technical documentation, runbooks and remediation guidance for engineering teams Work with product and engineering teams to embed security into development standards Create and enforce governance policies What experience we're looking for 3 5+ years hands on experience in DevOps, platform engineering or DevSecOps role Strong development background with the ability to build automation and tooling for security remediation Strong infrastructure as code experience using Terraform across AWS and Azure Deep understanding of cloud security principles, identity and access controls, network security and container security in AWS and Azure Experience integrating and managing security controls Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines including GitHub Actions Practical experience with vulnerability management, threat remediation and working with the Security Operating Centre and Cyber teams Strong understanding of modern application architectures Demonstrated ability to keep up with rapidly evolving cloud technologies Key Measures of Success Reduction in critical and high risk vulnerabilities within agreed SLAs, cloud and application environments Improved security posture as measured by cloud security benchmarks, IaC scanning results and automated policy compliance Effective collaboration and faster incident response with SOC, Enterprise Security and Cyber Defence teams Automation coverage increased, reducing manual remediation effort and improving consistency Secure pipelines, evidence by adoption of scanning tools and zero high or critical findings reaching production Positive feedback from engineering teams regarding clarity, support and quality of security guidance Audit and compliance targets met with no major findings related to DevOps or Cloud security practices Benefits Company Bonus Scheme Matched pension contributions up to 8.5% 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays) Single Private Health Cover Complimentary Private Medical Income Protection Flexible Benefits - EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption) Wellness Allowance £500 Employee Assistance Programme Discounted Health Assessments Volunteering Days Matched Funding We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we've taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job. An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues-and their families-at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed.

Your future, as a Cyber Security Engineer at mydentistThe role is initially an 18-month fixed-term contractFull-time hours (37 across Monday - Friday)Hybrid working arrangements ideally based 1 day per week in our Support Centre in Kearsley (M26 1GG) and ad hoc around this as per business requirementsJoining our supportive and growing IT teamWhen based in the office, you will benefit from free onsite parking, and Kearsley train station is just a short walk awayWith an on-site mini market shop and casual seating space inside and outside (for the sunnier days)Your future, with usWorking at mydentist means you'll be part of the UK's leading dental network. Here, you'll be trusted to do your best work, balancing your career around your life. We're ambitious, focusing on the big picture and transforming how we deliver dentistry. Supported by a talented and driven team, everyone is free to be themselves, where respect is a given, and we're always there for one another.Your future, your benefitsCompetitive salaryPaid holidaysHealth and well-being benefits, including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline, which includes free counselling sessionsAccess to fantastic discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chains - simple and easy to access, making it possible to save hundreds of pounds a yearRecognition schemes, including Support Centre Heroes and service awardsYour future, your roleAs a Cyber Security Engineer, you'll be:Owning the hands-on technical security of mydentist's web estate, Azure cloud infrastructure, and emerging AI servicesFocusing on keeping the organisation secure without slowing it down - hardening web ingress controls, securing identity and access, and building security guardrails for AI adoptionOwning Azure security posture, managing WAF and edge security, and embedding security into how mydentist builds and runs softwareLeading API security design and governance, ensuring consistent security controls across platform APIsDefining and maintaining security baselines for Azure workloads, virtual networks, and on-premise systems in transitionWorking with the Platform Engineering team to ensure cloud infrastructure is built and deployed securely, including network segmentation and least-privilege controlsWorking with the AI and Automation Lead to ensure AI solutions are designed and deployed with security by design from the outsetStaying current with AI security risks and emerging attack vectors, translating threat intelligence into practical controlsActing as the internal interface for Arctic Wolf, mydentist's outsourced MDR provider, triaging escalations and feeding intelligence back into the engineering environmentUsing intelligence from Arctic Wolf and external sources to proactively harden controls before threats materialiseYou will need:5+ years in a hands-on cybersecurity engineering or security architecture roleProven experience managing WAF and edge security at scale, using Cloudflare, Akamai, or equivalent platformsDeep hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Conditional Access policies, and Azure app registrations.Practical knowledge of API security, OWASP Top 10 remediation, and secure web application designExperience working embedded in engineering or platform teams within an Agile/DevOps environmentFamiliarity with AI and LLM security risks and emerging best practices for securing AI-powered systems.Experience working with or alongside outsourced MDR or SOC providersExposure to identity governance practices including access reviews, lifecycle management, and role-based access controlEnjoy being part of a team that's passionate about supporting our practices and ultimately helping the nation smile.Your future starts hereBuild a fulfilling career with us, where you'll find the opportunity to develop your skills and shape your work life with a caring and inclusive team that supports one another.Click to apply now!MYDSC

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# Job Details This role is in support of Cencora's global pharma consulting services marketed through our PharmaLex business.The purpose of this role is to own and lead the DevOps function, helping teams ship software faster and more safely by building and improving Azure infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, driving automation and a shift-left culture, and mentoring engineers. Responsibilities: Define and drive the DevOps Vision and using Agile best practices Set direction, standards, and best practices for the team Lead the design of scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure and delivery pipelines Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multiple applications and services Align DevOps initiatives with engineering, product, and business goals Ensure high-quality engineering is demonstrated across the team Design, deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure (Azure) Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing Facilitate clear communication between the different departments Advocate DevOps culture across the teams looking to shift-left wherever possible. Requirements: 6+ years in DevOps/Cloud/Platform Engineering roles 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead capacity Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (VMs/networking/Storage, AKS, App Services, Keyvault) Deep experience with Kubernetes in production environments Strong infrastructure as code experience, mainly Terraform/Helm Strong CI/CD experience, ideally with Azure DevOps Candidates must be based in Poland ( ideally located near Lublin ) or the United Kingdom Functional development/coding ability with at least one language - Golang/Python/PowerShell/bash Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams Familiar with observability platforms Cloudflare/Edge/WAF knowledge - will be a plus LLM experience - will be a plus Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C (9-4) including Maths and English, or equivalent high school diploma Works under broad direction and often self-initiates tasks Makes decisions impacting results and deadlines Demonstrates leadership in operational management and encourages learning and growth Understands and evaluates the organizational impact of new technologies and digital services# What Cencora offers Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.Full time# Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: PhlexGlobal Limited# Equal Employment Opportunity # Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returnedCencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them.We're a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.2.) Be Wary of Unrealistic Promises: Exercise caution If a job posting offers high salaries and minimal qualifications. Legitimate jobs will have realistic expectations and provide detailed job requirements. Jobs at Cencora can be found on

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a NETWORK ARCHITECT-ENT to manage high-level network planning, design, and optimization. To develop strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies. To translate business requirements into network and/or process designs. To plan and recommend network hardware, systems management software and architecture. To approve and modify network design and architecture to ensure compliance. To configure and maintain routers, switches, and hubs for the network systems (including wireless and VOIP). To evaluate and recommend new products and maintain knowledge of emerging technologies for application to the enterprise. To monitor network performance, ensure capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement. To perform troubleshooting procedures and design resolution scripts. This position will commit to fostering an environment of heightened security following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in security training, such as Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), on an annual basis. This position will design and support secure, segmented network architectures for environments that include regulated and controlled workloads, such as CMMC. The role contributes to the design and configuration of network security components, including firewalls and web application firewalls (WAFs), to help implement approved security designs while maintaining reliable operations. This position works closely with information security, research compliance engineering, and other teams in support of secure architecture. Responsibilities Designs secure, segmented network architectures supporting regulated and controlled workloads including enclave topologies, trust boundaries, routing domains, and isolation mechanisms to protect in scope systems. Designs, configures, and maintains enterprise firewalls in support of approved network architectures, implementing segmentation rules, controlled access paths, and traffic enforcement consistent with documented security requirements. Designs, deploys, and maintains Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions to protect applications hosted within regulated or externally exposed environments, ensuring traffic inspection and rule enforcement align with approved architectures. Translates documented technical requirements into practical network, firewall, and WAF configurations, without responsibility for policy definition, control ownership, or audit determinations. Engineers and maintains controlled connectivity between regulated enclave networks and approved enterprise, research, or external systems, minimizing attack surface while supporting operational needs. Develops and maintains architecture documentation used to support operational clarity and compliance evidence collection, including network diagrams, firewall and WAF design artifacts, and data flow representations Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate's degree in Information Systems or a related field and ten (10) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Experience necessary for success: Five (5+) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network engineering or network architecture roles. Experience designing, integrating, or supporting cloud-based networking constructs (e.g., virtual networking, VNet/VPC design, hybrid connectivity). Demonstrated experience designing and supporting segmented or security sensitive network environments. Preferred Experience supporting environments subject to regulatory frameworks such as CMMC, NIST SP , or similar Experience designing or supporting isolated or enclave-based network architectures Experience in higher education, research computing, healthcare, or government adjacent environments Experience working within or supporting regulated cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure Government (GCC/GCC High) or AWS GovCloud (or equivalent) Preferred Technical Skills Familiarity with network monitoring, logging, and visibility tools used in regulated environments Experience with secure remote access, VPNs, or controlled inter network connectivity Exposure to hybrid networking models integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud environments (e.g., Azure VNets, AWS VPCs, private connectivity) Familiarity with cloud-native networking controls, segmentation, and security constructs in regulated environments UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Wokingham (2 days/week onsite) Type: Inside IR35 Rate: Up to £70.00 per hour (DOE) We're looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to lead efforts in maintaining the reliability, performance, and scalability of mission-critical platforms and services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering, infrastructure, automation, and incident response. You'll be instrumental in defining and implementing the standards and systems that keep applications running smoothly across cloud and hybrid environments-including OpenShift clusters. What You'll Be Responsible For As a Senior SRE, you will: Ensure high availability, performance, and latency of critical systems across Azure, AWS, and OpenShift. Design and implement robust observability systems (logging, monitoring, alerting) to detect and resolve issues proactively. Lead and evolve incident management processes-runbooks, comms, postmortems, and root cause analysis. Define and monitor SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets to balance innovation with stability. Automate manual processes through infrastructure-as-code, scripting, and modern CI/CD pipelines. Mentor engineering teams on best practices for deployment, reliability, scalability, and incident preparedness. Support and scale OpenShift-based containerized applications, including upgrade strategies, patching, and workload optimization. Core Responsibilities Operations & Incident Management Act as the senior escalation point for outages and critical incidents. Lead post-incident reviews and implement long-term remediation plans. Communicate platform health and risk posture to stakeholders at all levels. Engineering & Automation Build and improve CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab. Design scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep). Create internal tools and automation to accelerate development and reduce operational toil. Strategic & Advisory Architect cloud and container infrastructure, with a focus on OpenShift, Kubernetes, and hybrid deployments. Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and security teams to embed reliability into the SDLC. Promote advanced deployment strategies (blue-green, canary, rolling updates) and rollback readiness. Drive a culture of reliability, observability, and operational excellence across engineering teams. Technical Environment Hands-on experience with many of the following is expected: Cloud & Containers: Azure, AWS, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, App Services, IaaS (EC2, VMs) CI/CD & Automation: Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK, Splunk, Application Insights, CloudWatch Languages & Scripting: Python, C#, Bash, PowerShell Networking: DNS, SSL/TLS, load balancing, WAF, proxies, CDN, Azure App Gateway Databases: MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB, DynamoDB OS & Systems: Windows, Linux, Nginx, IIS Ideal Candidate Profile 5+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or production engineering roles. Expertise operating in high-availability, fast-paced production environments. Solid engineering foundation with experience reading and writing production code. Hands-on experience deploying, supporting, and scaling OpenShift environments. Proven track record of leading incident responses and improving system reliability. Strong collaboration and mentoring abilities across infrastructure, development, and security teams. What You'll Bring Ability to balance operational risk with engineering velocity. Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. A passion for automating everything and eliminating manual work. A mindset of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical leadership. Ready to make reliability your legacy? If you're a senior SRE with OpenShift experience and a drive to solve complex operational challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Cloud Platform Network - Lead Engineer A leading client is keen to recruit a Cloud & Platform Network Lead Engineer for their growing team in Belfast. You will oversee a team of technical engineers, set direction and standards, and provide technical hands on leadership. You will design, deploy and manage highly scalable, secure, cloud based solutions on Azure, collaborating with product owners, developers, key stakeholders and data engineers to drive automation and continuous improvement of our platform processes and services. The role enables you to: Manage and maintain the firm's network infrastructure on premises and in cloud environments. Deploy and create scalable cloud solutions, working closely with development teams to architect and implement reliable and scalable Azure services. Plan and develop cloud architectures that meet organisational strategies, focusing on scalability, performance and security. Create and maintain solution documentation for cloud network security. Manage and maintain the firm's vulnerability management solutions and remediate vulnerabilities in line with the firm's policies. Lead a team of technical engineers. Ensure that all infrastructure is patched in line with the firm's patching policy and scheduling of changes. Troubleshoot and fix Server Edge Connect related issues, recording all troubleshooting steps and information in the IT Service Management tool. Provide advanced technical support to other department teams. Ensure all systems and services are proactively monitored using the tools utilised by the IT Department. Liaise with vendors and external partners. Ensure that all services have adequate BCDR protection in place. Ensure that all configurations are backed up in line with the firm's backup policy. Experience and Skills: Proven extensive knowledge of Azure adhering to best practices in Azure security. Background in Infrastructure/Network Administration/DevOps. Extensive proven working experience of maintaining vulnerability management solutions and remediating system vulnerabilities. Experience configuring and troubleshooting dynamic routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF). Experience configuring cloud networking types (VNET, Private Link, NSG, VPN Gateway/Express Route, WAF), Load Balancing (Application Gateway, Azure Front Door). Experience with Zero Trust Networking Principles. Experience with SD WAN technologies. Extensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure, AWS or other cloud computing technologies. Strong team player, excellent time management, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to work independently and under pressure, as well as part of a wider team. Proven knowledge of managing and maintaining cybersecurity products. Strong knowledge of security best practices and industry standards such as CIS and ISO27001. ITIL foundation certification or knowledge of ITIL processes. Meticulous attention to detail. Several years' experiencein a similar role. Desirable experience: Knowledge of Azure tools, including IaC tools such as Terraform. Network application load balancing products such as F5 or equivalent. Knowledge and hands on experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX. The Reward: The company offers highly competitive salary packages and a range of perks and benefits including private medical, cash plan, dental insurance, pension, life assurance, income protection, critical illness cover, annual holidays, cycle to work, gym discounts and more.

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams, and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help achieve their goals. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect to join our growing Cloud and Cyber team, to design and implement enterprise grade Microsoft Azure cloud solutions for our diverse client base. You will be responsible for leading architectural decisions, guiding the cloud adoption journey, and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. In this role, you will closely collaborate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust cloud architectures that support digital transformation and modernisation initiatives within regulated industries. The role requires all the key consultative duties such as assessments, strategies, roadmaps, solution design and implementation, as well as supporting the Practice Lead and sales team in presales activities, such as proposals, tender responses and SoW definitions as an SME in this arena. Key Responsibilities Develop comprehensive Azure architecture designs encompassing infrastructure, platform services, networking, security, and governance. Advise clients on best practices for cloud adoption, migration strategies, and hybrid cloud integration. Create detailed architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications to support implementation and governance. Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Lead architectural reviews and enforce policies ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. Stay current with Azure technology trends and innovations to recommend improvements and optimisations. Own end to end technical delivery, including planning, build, testing, deployment and operational handover. Qualifications Proven experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure cloud solutions at enterprise scale. Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure services, PaaS offerings, security, networking, and governance. Experience with Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM templates & Terraform), and automation tools. Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and integration with on premises environments. Deep working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft CAF and WAF Familiarity with compliance standards relevant to energy, finance, or public sectors. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to diverse audiences. Experience with identity management solutions such as Entra ID. Strong pre sales capabilities and proven track record for designing complex solutions for a range of customers, from Mid market to Enterprise scale. Experience of designing and successfully delivering solutions, including the creation of proposals, SoW's, high level designs, RFP responses, roadmaps and strategies. 5+ years of experience in either a channel, vendor or customer side hands on technical consulting/ architect role Strong background of producing high quality documentation and solution artefacts. Microsoft certifications and accreditations in Azure such as AZ 305, AZ 700 and AZ 500 essential for this role Microsoft certifications and accreditations in Azure such as AZ 140, AI 102 and SC 300 desirable but not essential Experience designing and implementation solutions with AWS beneficial Experience and knowledge of Microsoft, ZeroTrust, NCSC, NIST, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials frameworks and best practice and how they translate to controls, policies and configuration baselines valuable Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies such as Agile and DevOps. Experience in planning and migrating from on premises or Cloud to Microsoft Azure using tools such as ASR, Azure Migrate and data migration assistant etc. PowerShell, Graph API and automation At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

Cloud Security Engineer Location Remote (25% Weekly on-site - WithinEngland) Security Clearance Requirement Eligible to obtain and maintain an active UK security clearance Position Overview Atreides areseekinga motivated and proactive Cloud Security Engineer with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure security to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a security engineer or SecOps professional who understands the critical importance of maintaining a highly secure environment and is eager to work across cloud, endpoint, and infrastructure domains. While the primary focus will be Azure security engineering, experience with hardware and traditional infrastructure security will be considered a strong plus. Security Engineering & Automation Design, build, and maintain security automation and tooling to enforce controls and simplify compliance. Build and manage identity & access management controls across cloud platforms and applications. Write and review Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/Terraform) for secure cloud configuration. Implement preventative and detective controls in Azure; automate remediation of alerts. Secure CI/CD pipelines, integrating results from SAST/DAST/SCA tools and ensuring supply chain integrity. Engineer solutions for Kubernetes security, focusing on RBAC, network policies, and runtime protection. Detection, Monitoring & Incident Response Perform triage, containment, eradication, and recovery activities as part of incident response, ensuring threats are effectively mitigated. Develop and optimise security detections (Sentinel, KQL, YARA). Manage log sources, ingestion pipelines, and monitoring infrastructure. Conduct threat hunting and analysis to identify emerging risks. Lead and contribute to incident investigations, including post-mortem analysis and remediation actions. Vulnerability & Risk Management Identify, track, and remediate vulnerabilities across cloud, endpoint, and infrastructure. Implement controls from security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews. Support third party risk assessments and vendor due diligence. Governance, Documentation & Projects Maintain documentation of security standards, runbooks, and procedures. Participate in security-related projects and lead implementation of new security solutions. Required Qualifications 3+ years in security engineering or security operations, ideally in cloud first environments. Strong understanding of cloud security architecture with hands on experience securing cloud infrastructure and services. Hands on experience with the Azure security stack, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud (recommendations, alerts, Secure Score), Azure Policy, and related security tooling. Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Azure Sentinel preferred), developing detections and alerts, tuning rules, and investigating incidents. Proven incident response capability including triage, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. Practical experience integrating security into software and system development lifecycles. Experience with endpoint security solutions and MDM/EMM tools. Experience securing containerised environments (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, KQL, Bicep). Strong understanding of network security - protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, and infrastructure hardening. Familiarity with incident response frameworks (NIST, SANS). Experience configuring and using cloud native security logging, monitoring, and detection services. In depth knowledge of security principles, attack vectors (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK), and the threat landscape. Desired Qualifications Azure Security Engineer AZ-500 Security Operations Analyst SC-200 Identity and Access administrator SC-300 GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst Compensation and Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans Flexible hybrid work environment Additional benefits like flexible hours, work travel opportunities, competitive vacation time and parental leave Eligibility You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship.