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Lead Technical Architect
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This role is for a Lead Technical Architect on a 6-month contract at £750/day (Inside IR35), requiring active SC clearance. Key skills include Azure architecture, security compliance, and automation. Locations include London, Bristol, Manchester, or Birmingham, with occasional travel.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
February 25, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Inside IR35
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🔒 - Security
Yes
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📍 - Location detailed
London
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Classification #Security #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #Automation #GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) #Azure Active Directory #IAM (Identity and Access Management) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Azure #Compliance #Azure SQL #Cloud #Network Security
Role description
Lead Tech Architect - 6-Month Contract | £750/day (Inside IR35)
Locations: London, Bristol, Manchester, or Birmingham (Flexible)
Clearance: The ideal candidate will hold active SC clearance
Start: ASAP
Overview
We're looking for an experienced Lead Tech Architect with deep Azure expertise and a strong background in secure cloud solution design. You'll play a critical role in shaping cloud architecture aligned with NCSC principles, strengthening security posture, and guiding the delivery of modern cloud services across a complex environment.
• Travel:
• ~1× per month to London for team meetings/workshops
• Ad hoc London visits for conferences and departmental engagement
Essential Skills & Experience
Core Technical Skills
• Azure-focused cloud architecture & infrastructure
• Solution architecture and technical design
• Security & compliance: aligning solutions with NCSC cloud security principles
• Knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, classification policies, and network security
Azure & Cloud Technologies
• Azure Active Directory (AAD) / Entra ID
• Azure SQL
• Identity & access management (IAM)
• Cloud networking & hybrid connectivity
• Application hosting
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Development & Operations
• Automation using:
• Microsoft 365
• DSC
• Maestro
• PowerShell
• PowerBI
Lead Tech Architect - 6-Month Contract | £750/day (Inside IR35)
Locations: London, Bristol, Manchester, or Birmingham (Flexible)
Clearance: The ideal candidate will hold active SC clearance
Start: ASAP
Overview
We're looking for an experienced Lead Tech Architect with deep Azure expertise and a strong background in secure cloud solution design. You'll play a critical role in shaping cloud architecture aligned with NCSC principles, strengthening security posture, and guiding the delivery of modern cloud services across a complex environment.
• Travel:
• ~1× per month to London for team meetings/workshops
• Ad hoc London visits for conferences and departmental engagement
Essential Skills & Experience
Core Technical Skills
• Azure-focused cloud architecture & infrastructure
• Solution architecture and technical design
• Security & compliance: aligning solutions with NCSC cloud security principles
• Knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, classification policies, and network security
Azure & Cloud Technologies
• Azure Active Directory (AAD) / Entra ID
• Azure SQL
• Identity & access management (IAM)
• Cloud networking & hybrid connectivity
• Application hosting
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Development & Operations
• Automation using:
• Microsoft 365
• DSC
• Maestro
• PowerShell
• PowerBI
