Job Description

Cloud Security & Solutions Architect

Role:

Cloud Security & Solutions Architect

Department:

Infrastructure & Operations

Grade:

7 (39,975 - 47,416)

plus 15% Market Supplement

Responsible to

: Microsoft Technical Services Manager

Campus:

Any (Belfast, Coleraine, Derry~Londonderry) (Hybrid)

(Permanent / Full-time)

Job Purpose:

The role holder will specialise in Azure, leading in architecting, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions to ensure the design of scalable and resilient architectures.

The primary remit of the role extends to supporting and maintaining the University's Cloud-Based Microsoft Enterprise configurations incorporating the M365 ecosystem, Entra ID, Azure Cloud Services and the Microsoft Security stack including Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity and Defender for Cloud Apps.

Exciting Opportunity and Competitive Compensation with a 15% Market Supplement!

We're offering a

15% Market Supplement

for this role, reflecting our commitment to attract top talent in the industry. This additional compensation ensures that your expertise and contributions are recognised and rewarded in line with current market standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-campus University working across multi-disciplinary teams within both our Infrastructure and security portfolios and beyond.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead on solution design and implementation, complex problem resolution and ongoing service enhancement in relation to the entire Azure & M365 technology stack. You will collaborate closely with other key stakeholders within the Digital Services Directorate and beyond to explore, design, and deliver solutions, thereby significantly contributing to the University's growth in the Azure ecosystem through architecting, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions.

Join us and benefit from a role that not only challenges you but also compensates you competitively.

If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Darragh McCrickard, Microsoft Technical Services Manager via email at

d.mccrickard@ulster.ac.uk

The interview process for this position will consist of 2 stages. A Technical pre-assessment entailing 2 unseen tasks (remote or in person). If you are successful, you will be invited to interview which will entail a seen presentation and subsequent interview (preferably in person).

Closing date:

9th September 2025 at 23:30

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan.The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

If you don't currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa's and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

If you have any specific queries regarding this post, please contact the named email address for the vacancy, as listed on the main current vacancies landing page.
If you have any specific queries regarding eligibility to work in the UK, our Resourcing Compliance team may be able to help: Resourcing-compliance@ulster.ac.uk

We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

Job ID :

037846

Location :

Belfast

Close Date :

09-Sep-2025