Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: London, UK(2 days in a week from office, Hybrid)Job type: 6 Months contract with possible extensionActive SC Clearance is required.(Mandatory)We are seeking a high-caliber Azure Architect to lead complex infrastructure transformations. In this role, you won't just design solutions; you will govern the technical strategy, mentor a dedicated team of engineers, and bridge the gap between deep technical Linux administration and high-level Azure cloud architecture.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Strategy & Assessment: Lead end-to-end On-prem/Public Cloud assessments using Azure Migrate . You will be responsible for understanding customer landscapes and designing robust Azure Landing Zones .Architectural Leadership: Develop High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, including comprehensive target architecture diagrams and Bill of Materials (BoM).Migration Execution: Drive large-scale migrations of Linux-based workloads to Azure, ensuring solutions align with TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI goals.Linux Mastery: Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Linux environments, managing kernel tuning, logical volumes, shell scripting, and advanced networking (bonding, bridging, and DNS).Security & Governance: Oversee Azure IAM, Key Vault, and general security protocols within a UNIX environment to ensure compliant and hardened architectures.Performance Optimization: Implement and tune high-performance web stacks using Apache, Varnish for caching, and HAProxy for load balancing.Team Leadership: Manage and technically govern a team of 5+ infrastructure engineers, providing guidance on root-cause analysis and complex troubleshooting.Required Skills & ExperienceExperience: 12+ years in IT, with at least 5+ years specifically focused on Azure Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS, Networking, Storage).Migration Expertise: Proven track record using Azure Migrate and driving complex solutioning for banking, healthcare, or insurance domains.Linux Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Linux systems (OS restoration, daemon management, Postfix/SendMail, and file-based storage like NFS/SMB).Network/Security: Deep understanding of Azure Networking, SIAM, and data security.Troubleshooting: Expert-level ability to perform root-cause analysis on processor, memory, IO, and cluster-related issues.Desirable SkillsAutomation: Familiarity with Configuration Management tools like Ansible or Chef .DevOps: Experience with Git, Jenkins, and scripting in Python, Bash, or Ruby .Modern Web: Hands-on experience with TLS termination and web traffic optimization.Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ Similar jobs, Lead Cloud Solutions Architect - Remote (UK, or EU) We're partnering with a leading life sciences technology company to hire a hands-on Lead Cloud Solutions Architect. This is a client-facing role - you'll be installing and supporting SAS/R, leading statistical computing..., Lead Cloud Solutions Architect (Remote, Client Facing - EU/UK) Full-time preferred | Consultants considered (40 hrs/week) Start: ASAP A rapidly growing technical consultancy is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to design and support cloud-based computing..., Role: Guidewire Data Architect Location: Europe (Remote) Contract: 6 months (Extendable) Job Description We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Data Architect with deep expertise in Guidewire DataHub and Guidewire Cloud Data Access (CDA) to design, optimise, and lead..., SharePoint Architect / Consultant (SC Cleared) - Contract Remote - UK Only We are currently working with a consultancy supporting a major programme that requires an experienced SharePoint Architect / Consultant to help deliver a migration away from Microsoft Project..., Job Description: Cloud Architect - Azure, DevOps, Terraform (with Technical Account Management Focus) Position: Cloud Architect Location: Remote (UK-based) Type: Full-time We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Azure, DevOps,..., Title:Cloud Engineer Azure - Department:Procode IT - Location:Remote working (Commutable distance of our Chandlers Ford office) - Salary:Circa £64,418 + Up to15% discretionary bonus scheme - Sponsorship:Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role Are..., A technology-driven marine company in Southampton is seeking a Cyber Security Cloud Engineer responsible for architecting secure Azure environments and optimizing security controls across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in cloud..., Infrastructure Engineer DV Cleared £60-80k (DOE) South East Were seeking a versatile Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience across modern platforms, virtualisation, cloud services, and secure environments. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and...

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