Azure Cloud Data Architect

Summary

Join Methods Analytics (MA) as an Azure/Cloud Data Architect and contribute to improving society through data-driven decision-making. This primarily remote role requires flexibility for travel to client sites and offices in London, Sheffield, and Bristol. You will design and implement secure Azure cloud architectures, manage security technologies, define cloud security strategies, and create technical documentation. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to deliver secure, scalable data solutions. The position demands experience with Azure-native security tools, identity and access management, network security, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). A security clearance is required or the willingness to obtain one. Methods Analytics offers a supportive environment, exciting projects, strong leadership, and various benefits.

Requirements

• 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)
• This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Entra ID configuration (preferred)
• Familiarity with SSIS is a plus

Benefits

• 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)