Location: London, UK(2 days in a week from office, Hybrid)Job type: 6 months contract with possible extensionActive SC Clearance is required.(Mandatory)We are seeking a high-calibre Azure Architect to lead complex infrastructure transformations. In this role, you won''t just design solutions; you will govern the technical strategy, mentor a dedicated team of engineers, and bridge the gap between deep technical Linux administration and high-level Azure cloud architecture.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Strategy andamp; Assessment: Lead end-to-end On-prem/Public Cloud assessments using Azure Migrate. You will be responsible for understanding customer landscapes and designing robust Azure Landing Zones.Architectural Leadership: Develop High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, including comprehensive target architecture diagrams and Bill of Materials (BoM).Migration Execution: Drive large-scale migrations of Linux-based workloads to Azure, ensuring solutions align with TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI goals.Linux Mastery: Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Linux environments, managing Kernel tuning, logical volumes, Shell Scripting, and advanced networking (bonding, bridging, and DNS).Security andamp; Governance: Oversee Azure IAM, Key Vault, and general security protocols within a UNIX environment to ensure compliant and hardened architectures.Performance Optimization: Implement and tune high-performance web stacks using Apache, Varnish for caching, and HAProxy ..... full job details .....