Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer (Infrastructure) - SC ClearedLocation: Fully Remote (occasional UK site visits) Rate: Up to 750 per day Contract: Long-term Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance requiredThe RoleWe are looking for an experienced Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong infrastructure background to support a large-scale secure cloud transformation programme within a highly regulated environment.This role will suit a hands-on senior consultant who can operate across both architecture and engineering disciplines, delivering secure, scalable and resilient Azure infrastructure solutions within complex enterprise environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement Azure cloud infrastructure solutionsDeliver secure and scalable cloud architecturesSupport cloud migration and transformation initiativesBuild and maintain Azure landing zones and governance frameworksWork across hybrid infrastructure environmentsProduce high and low-level technical designsImplement Infrastructure as Code and automation solutionsCollaborate with security, networking and platform teamsEnsure compliance with security and operational standardsProvide technical leadership across cloud infrastructure deliveryRequired Skills and ExperienceStrong Azure architecture and cloud engineering experienceExtensive infrastructure engineering backgroundExperience working within secure or highly regulated environmentsStrong technical knowledge of: Az