(SC cleared) Azure/Cloud Data Architect

Methods Analytics (MA) is recruiting for an Azure/Cloud Data Architect to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will be mainly remote but require flexibility to travel to client sites, and our offices based in London, Sheffield, and Bristol.

• Design and implement secure Azure cloud architectures with a focus on data services and infrastructure
• Architect and manage security technologies including:
• Azure Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview
• Azure Key Vault, Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC
• NSGs, firewalls, private endpoints
• Define and implement cloud security strategies, policies, and patterns
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including runbooks and reference architectures
• Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) using Azure DevOps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable data solutions

• Hands-on experience with Azure-native security tools: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Azure Firewall, Sentinel, Key Vault
• Strong understanding of Identity and access management (e.g., Entra ID/Azure AD, OAuth, SAML, MFA)
• Network security and segmentation in Azure
• Infrastructure as code (IaC): Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Experience with Azure Data Factory (required)
• Knowledge of Entra ID configuration (preferred)
• Familiarity with SSIS is a plus

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the Gov.UK website. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring, and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Development access to Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning
• Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
• Social - office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes
• Time off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
• Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
• Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting