Senior Azure Enterprise Architect: Governance & Security Lead

Chess Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider in the UK seeks an experienced Azure Architect to provide strategic and technical leadership for large-scale Azure deployments. This role will manage the design and implementation of Azure solutions, ensuring governance, security, and optimal costs. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience with Azure and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including private healthcare and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Private healthcare (free after 1 year)

Eye tests, flu jabs, and on-site health checks

Mental health support

Hybrid working support with home office allowance

20 days holiday (rising to 24 with service)

Buy or sell up to 5 holidays twice a year

Perkbox discounts

Recognition platform

EE SIM offers

Learn 2 Earn scheme

Bespoke onboarding and leadership training

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise-scale Azure (multi-subscription, or regulated environments).
• Deep understanding of Azure resource governance and subscription strategy.
• Strong background in cost management and FinOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Azure landing zones.
• Define and enforce Azure Policies and identity models.
• Architect and oversee infrastructure modernisation.

Skills

Azure resource governance

Azure security stack

Excellent documentation

Stakeholder communication

Cost management

Strong analytical mindset

Experience with migrations

Education

Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-500)

Job description

A leading technology service provider in the UK seeks an experienced Azure Architect to provide strategic and technical leadership for large-scale Azure deployments. This role will manage the design and implementation of Azure solutions, ensuring governance, security, and optimal costs. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience with Azure and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including private healthcare and hybrid working options.