Enterprise Foundations for a Digital Transformation Leader
Consulting & Digital Transformation // Establishing a secure, scalable, and automated foundation to enable rapid growth and operational excellence for a major consulting firm.
Cloud Foundation
Architecture
Automation
Security
Operating Model
Timeline
9 Months
Environment
Multi-Cloud (Azure, GCP)
Core Mission
Establish enterprise-grade foundations for security and scale.
Our Role
Architecture, Engineering, and Governance
The Challenge
- Fragmented identity and access management across multiple acquisitions and systems.
- Inconsistent and manual processes for provisioning cloud infrastructure, leading to delays and security risks.
- Lack of a unified operating model, resulting in siloed teams and duplicated efforts.
- Difficulty in enforcing security and compliance standards across the organisation.
The Approach
Discovery & Strategy
- Conducted a comprehensive audit of existing infrastructure, security posture, and operational workflows.
- Developed a target state architecture for identity, cloud, and automation.
- Created a phased roadmap aligned with business priorities and risk mitigation.
Foundation & Delivery
- Implemented a centralised Identity Provider (IdP) with SSO for all critical applications.
- Built an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) repository using Terraform for automated, repeatable cloud resource provisioning.
- Deployed a low-code automation platform (n8n) to streamline internal business processes.
Enablement & Governance
- Established a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to define standards and best practices.
- Developed and documented a new cloud operating model.
- Trained internal teams on new tools and processes to ensure self-sufficiency.
What We Built
Architecture
- Target State Identity Architecture
- Multi-Cloud Foundation Blueprint
- Automation Platform Design
Platform
- Centralised Azure AD/Entra ID
- Terraform IaC Modules
- Self-hosted n8n Automation Hub
Governance
- Cloud Operating Model Documentation
- Security & Naming Standards
- CCoE Charter and Responsibilities
Outcomes
Unified identity for over 5,000 users, enhancing security and user experience.
Reduced cloud environment provisioning time from weeks to minutes.
Automated 20+ critical business processes, saving an estimated 150 hours per week.
Established a clear, governable path for future cloud adoption and innovation.
Tech & Tools
Azure
Google Cloud
Terraform
n8n
Okta
GitHub Actions
Datadog
Key Principles
- Centralise Identity, Federate Access
- Automate Everything
- Secure by Design
- Enable, Don't Obstruct
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