Cloud Architect

• Lead the design, implementation and optimisation of secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
• Own end-to-end cloud security architecture, controls, and best practices
• Work closely with customer technical and operational teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust cloud solutions
• Lead architectural discussions, technical workshops, and design authority sessions
• Deliver solutions across both greenfield and brownfield cloud transformation projects
• Define and guide cloud migration strategies and modernisation programmes
• Provide expert input on cloud resilience, scalability, performance and operational excellence
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders and client leadership teams

Technologies:

• ARM
• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• Docker
• GCP
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Security
• Terraform

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, Senior Cloud Engineer, or similar technical leadership role
• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure (GCP experience is beneficial)
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale enterprise cloud solutions
• Solid understanding of cloud security architecture and secure design principles
• Experience leading cloud migration, modernisation, or hybrid cloud initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead technical decision-making and mentor engineers
• UK National (eligible for MOD DV security clearance sponsorship available)
• Desirable: Experience with DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience working in regulated or government environments
• Relevant certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, CCSP, CISSP, etc.)

We are a specialist cloud engineering and cyber security consultancy delivering secure, high-performance cloud solutions into some of the UKs most security-critical and mission-driven environments. We offer a competitive salary of £85,000-£100,000 plus bonus and benefits. Our hybrid working model includes opportunities to work remotely. We provide a training budget and certification support, along with a collaborative, low-bureaucracy culture and clear progression into senior and principal architect roles. If youre an experienced Cloud Architect looking to work on secure, mission-critical cloud programmes, we would love to hear from you.