Solution Architects with active DV Clearance and deep expertise in Azure infrastructure design, IaC skills, and DevOps 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.Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 (depending on seniority, +stock options)Location: Hereford (1-2 days/week on-site)Clearance: Active DV Clearance requiredKey Skills:Azure architecture, engineering, and DevOpsIaC (Terraform/Bicep), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)Networking (VPNs, Firewalls, routing)Containers (Kubernetes, Docker)Go (or strong Python, willing to learn Go)Strong documentation, problem-solving, and communicationExperience with secure/defence environments preferredAzure certifications are highly desirableResponsibilities:Lead Azure Landing Zone architecture and governance.Mentor engineering team and drive continuous improvement.Design secure, scalable, cost-effective Azure solutions.Own architecture decisions and stakeholder engagement.Deploy infrastructure using IaC (Bicep, Terraform).Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.Integrate emerging tech into Legacy/hybrid environments.Drive monitoring, capacity planning, and cost control.Coordinate with partners and vendors on secure solutions.Compensation and Benefits:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision