Cloud Enterprise Architect

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Enterprise Architect to support enterprise-wide cloud and digital initiatives, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. The role is primarily enterprise architecture-led, with a smaller solution architecture component, and requires close engagement with senior stakeholders to define, govern, and evolve cloud strategy., * Design and govern Azure cloud architecture, including tenant structures, management groups, subscriptions, hub-and-spoke connectivity and monitoring

• Apply Well-Architected Framework principles and conduct architecture reviews
• Define and assess non-functional requirements, including security, resilience, performance and availability
• Drive improvements in cloud resilience, security, cost optimisation and performance
• Provide enterprise-level architectural oversight across digital and technology domains, including monitoring and identity and access management (IDAM)
• Develop enterprise strategies, frameworks, and standards for initiatives such as patching, integration, and API management
• Lead discovery and analysis phases for enterprise initiatives
• Document current state, constraints, target state, recommended actions and expected outcomes
• Socialise architectural designs with senior client stakeholders to gain alignment and approval
• Review solution and enterprise designs and provide constructive feedback to ensure alignment with business and technical standards

• Demonstrated experience in Cloud Architecture, with strong focus on Microsoft Azure
• Demonstrated experience in Enterprise Architecture roles
• Strong understanding of cloud governance, networking, security, and operational best practices
• Experience applying Well-Architected Framework principles
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working collaboratively across delivery teams and business stakeholders