At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement innovative Azure cloud solutions that transform businesses.
- Company: Join CyberOne, a leading Microsoft security partner with a focus on cloud excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for continuous learning.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with great career growth and mentorship opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of cloud technology and make a real impact in various industries.
- Qualifications: Extensive Azure experience and strong problem-solving skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About CyberOne
CyberOne is a pure-play Microsoft security partner dedicated to helping enterprises realise the full value of the Microsoft Security portfolio—across Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, Intune, Copilot for Security and more. We combine deep technical expertise with outcome-driven services that accelerate secure cloud adoption, modernise threat protection and simplify compliance.
Location: Hybrid; 1 day per week reporting in London office
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Microsoft Azure Architect to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and optimizing Azure cloud solutions that drive business transformation for our customers. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with Azure services, cloud security, networking, and automation, ensuring scalable and resilient cloud architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of Azure-based architectures, ensuring they meet security, scalability, and performance requirements.
- Azure Migration & Modernization: Drive cloud migration projects, transforming legacy applications and infrastructure to Azure-native solutions.
- Designing Azure Landing Zones: Enable modular cloud deployments into complex environments.
- Security & Compliance: Implement Azure security best practices, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Benchmarks.
- Hybrid Cloud Solutions: Design and manage hybrid environments leveraging Azure Arc, ExpressRoute, and hybrid identity solutions.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate deployments using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or PowerShell.
- Networking & Connectivity: Architect and optimize Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), VPN, ExpressRoute, and Private Link.
- Azure DevOps & Automation: Implement CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps to streamline cloud deployments.
- Performance Optimization & Cost Management: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud environments for cost-efficiency and performance.
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance to engineering teams and collaborate with stakeholders to drive cloud adoption.
- Client Engagement & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor, working directly with clients to understand their business objectives and develop cloud strategies.
Required Skills & Expertise
- Expertise in designing and implementing Microsoft Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
- Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerization.
- Significant experience with the entire Microsoft Defender for Cloud product suite and experience with Azure Arc.
- Expertise in Azure Landing Zones.
- Deep knowledge of Azure networking, firewalls, DDoS protection, ExpressRoute, and general traffic management.
- Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Python, or Bash.
- Strong experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
- Strong knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning (BCP) in cloud environments.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, and AI/ML workloads.
Preferred Certifications
- AZ-305 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- AZ-500 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- AZ-104 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- AZ-700 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
- AZ-400 – Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
- SC-100 – Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
Key Traits & Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term cloud strategies aligned with business goals.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive approach to identifying and addressing cloud-related challenges.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex cloud concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Experience in leading technical teams and working cross-functionally with stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Passion for staying updated on emerging cloud technologies and best practices.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge Azure technologies and drive cloud transformation projects.
- Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and access to continuous learning and certifications.
- Opportunity to work on impactful cloud initiatives across various industries.
What’s In It for You?
- Flexible working hours & remote-first culture.
- Birthday off, long-service awards.
- Bi-annual performance awards and team off-sites.
- Structured training, technical exposure, and career pathing.
Microsoft Azure Architect in City of Westminster employer: CyberOne
CyberOne is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, allowing employees to work with cutting-edge Azure technologies while driving impactful cloud transformation projects. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and career growth, team members benefit from flexible working arrangements, structured training, and unique perks such as birthday leave and long-service awards, all within a supportive hybrid work environment in London.
