Solutions Architect (UK)

We are seeking a Solutions Architect with deep experience in Azure infrastructure design, hands on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) skills, and DevSecOps methodologies to support Defence-oriented technology deployments and cutting-edge platform integrations. You will play a key role in designing, deploying, and optimising secure, scalable and resilient cloud environments, while integrating novel technologies into production systems.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape mission-driven systems architecture and collaborate with global multidisciplinary teams supporting national security programs.

Team Principles:

At Atreides, we believe that teams work best when they:

• Remain curious and passionate about all aspects of our work.

• Promote clear, direct, and transparent communication.

• Embrace the "measure twice, cut once" philosophy.

• Value and encourage diverse ideas and technologies.

• Lead with empathy in all interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and plan scalable, secure, performative modular Azure Landing Zone solutions.

• Deploy and manage Azure infrastructure solutions using IaC (e.g., Bicep, Terraform).

• Deep understanding of the Microsoft Landing Zone concepts and supporting documentation.

• Integrate emerging and novel technologies (e.g., mobile platforms, geospatial analytics, zero-trust architectures) into legacy or hybrid infrastructure environments.

• Optimise infrastructure performance, scalability and cost through continuous monitoring and capacity planning.

• Work with third-party vendors and Defence partners, ensuring integrations and deliverables meet program-specific requirements.

• Document infrastructure architecture, standards and procedures to support knowledge transfer and audit readiness.

Do you have experience in VPN?, * Hands-on experience in Azure Cloud Architecture, Azure Cloud Infrastructure, Azure Engineering, DevOps.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools e.g., Terraform, or Bicep (Optional Pulumi)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Gitlab CI/CD, or (Optional Jenkins).

• Strong understanding of networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, routing/switching.

• Proficiency with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Azure Containers, Docker).

• Proven scripting experience with PowerShell, Linux-based environments, and Ansible.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, documentation discipline and the ability to work independently and within agile teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when working across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience supporting Defence, intelligence, or government clients, particularly in secure or classified environments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Azure Certification - AZ-104.

• Azure Certification - AZ-305.

• Azure Certification - AZ-500.

• Azure Certification - AZ-700.

• Azure Certification - AZ-400.

• CCNA (or equivalent networking qualification).

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

Flexible hybrid work environment. * Additional benefits like flexible hours, work travel opportunities, competitive vacationtime and parental leave.

While meeting all these criteria would be ideal, we understand that some candidates may meet most, but not all. If you are passionate, curious and ready to "work smart and get things done", we would love to hear from you.