Director Analyst, Security Architecture and Cloud Security

Associate Director Cloud Solution Architect (Azure)Location: London HQ (hybrid: 2-3 days per week in office and/or client sites across London & Southeast)Contract Type: Permanent, full-timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Director Cloud Solution Architect (Azure) to join a leading technology consultancy. This senior role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, and thought leadership, guiding internal teams and client engagements on complex Azure cloud initiatives.You will work closely with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to design and deliver innovative cloud solutions, while mentoring junior engineers and helping shape best practices across the organisation. You'll also engage with technology partners to enhance credibility and influence in the Azure ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipServe as the technical authority on Azure solution design and deployment.Define and enforce best practices for secure, scalable, cost-effective cloud

architectures.Lead design reviews, technical assurance, and support internal IP development.Stakeholder Engagement & Business DevelopmentTranslate complex technical concepts into clear guidance for clients and partners.Contribute to proposals, workshops, and pre-sales activities.Represent the organisation at industry events and thought leadership platforms.Innovation & Continuous ImprovementKeep up-to-date with Azure and cloud ecosystem advancements and apply them to solutions.Ensure internal processes and assets reflect current best practices and innovations.Team DevelopmentMentor engineers and consultants in Azure and cloud practices.Support training initiatives and foster a culture of technical excellence.Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience with Azure services across PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS.Proven record designing and deploying modern data platforms (e.G., Databricks, Snowflake).Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cloud security, observability, cost optimisation, and IaC (Terraform, CI/CD).Experience with multiple full project delivery cycles across industries.Consultancy experience and ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field is desirable.Experience with AWS or GCP is advantageous but not essential.Research indicates that men will apply to a role when they only meet 50-60% of the descriptions, however, when looking at women and other minority groups, they can look for up to a 99% match in order to apply to a role. If you feel you are a fit for our role, please still apply, don't worry if you don't tick every single box. We'd still love to hear from you. We encourage underrepresented talent to apply to all our roles & support accessibility needs'. Similar jobs, Senior Director Analyst, Security Architecture and Cloud Security (Remote Canada and EMEA)What makes Gartner Research and Advisory a great fit for you? You are a team player who values expert insights, bold ideas, and intellectual courage. You are always learning and..., We are seeking a senior Solution Architecture leader with deep Insurance domain knowledge , strong Guidewire expertise , and proven experience applying AI and advanced analytics within regulated environments. This role will define and govern enterprise architecture..., What makes Gartner Research and Advisory a great fit for you? You are a team player who values expert insights, bold ideas, and intellectual courage. You are always learning and looking to discover what's next in technology. You believe that good technology needs to be..., We are seeking a senior Solution Architecture leader with deep Insurance domain knowledge, strong Guidewire expertise, and proven experience applying AI and advanced analytics within regulated environments. This role will define and govern enterprise architecture across..., Senior Director Analyst, Security Architecture and Cloud Security (Remote Canada and EMEA) What makes Gartner Research and Advisory a great fit for you? - You are a team player who values expert insights, bold ideas, and intellectual courage. - You are always learning and...

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