Cloud Architect & Governance Lead

QINETIQ LIMITED
Malvern, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Malvern, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Engineering
Data Architecture
Data Migration
Information Technology Operations
SAP Applications
Working Model 2D
Cloud Platform System
Information Technology

Job description

Job title- Cloud Architect and Governance LeadJob Type- Full timeLocation- Remote - UK, Netherlands or Portugal - International TravelRole benefits- Competitive Salary + Benefits PackageBecome part of making the impossible possible.About the role The Cloud Architect & Governance Lead is accountable for defining, owning, and evolving the organization's enterprise cloud architecture and governance model. This role ensures that cloud platforms are secure, compliant, cost controlled, and scalable, while enabling delivery teams to innovate at speed within clearly defined guardrails.Acting as the senior technical authority for cloud platform design and governance, the role balances architectural leadership, governance enforcement, and cross functional influence, working closely with Security, IT Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams.This is a platform level leadership role, not a delivery engineer position.What you'll be doingMaintain target-state architecture (landing zones, shared, technology changes, and remain accountable for governance and architecture across Malvern Panalytical's global cloud platforms impacting all employees and customersAbout youProven experience designing and governing platform-level cloud architectures in complex, regulated environments (not just application solutions).Deep understanding of cloud security, risk, and regulatory compliance principles.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (essential) and familiarity with Amazon Web Services and other platforms; exposure to hybrid and multi-cloud environments desirable.Experience implementing governance via policy as code, infrastructure as code, and automated controls; awareness of FinOps and financial governance practices.Experience contributing to or supporting internal and external cloud audits.Ability to lead and influence across security, engineering, operations, and finance, with strong communication skills and senior stakeholder engagement.Demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, A leading defence technology firm in Malvern is seeking a Lead Data Architect to take ownership of the Data Architecture and Data Migration Plan. You will lead a team, ensuring the evolution and deployment of data strategies in secure environments. The ideal candidate will..., A leading technology company seeks a Cloud Architect and Governance Lead to define and govern its cloud architecture across international locations including the UK and Portugal. This role requires over 8 years of cloud experience, particularly with Microsoft Azure, and a..., A leading technology company seeks a Cloud Architect & Governance Lead to shape its future cloud platforms. This role involves establishing cloud strategy and governance while ensuring secure and cost-effective solutions. Candidates should have over 10 years in senior cloud..., A leading defense technology firm in Malvern is seeking a Principal Senior Technical Architect for IT Platforms. The role involves shaping complex IT systems designed for defense, ensuring compliance with military standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders....

Requirements

meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and coach or mentor others.8+ years in hands-on cloud roles (Cloud Engineer/Architect or Enterprise Architect), recent leadership of cloud governance or adoption transformation, with certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or AWS Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02) desirable.What's In It For YouBe a part of an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive cultureDrive growth within a leading global organisation whose purpose is to work with our customers, to make the world a better placeBe a key member of our team in our amazing offices, with a remote or hybrid working model availableGym discountsVolunteering days and much moreAbout Us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

services, subscriptions, environment standards) and approve reference designs, patterns, and non-functional requirementsAct as final decision-maker for cloud architecture standards, exceptions, and unresolved technical conflictsChair or contribute to Architecture Review Boards and Cloud Governance bodies.Establish policies, standards, guardrails, and automated policy-as-code controls aligned to corporate, regulatory, and security requirementsPartner with Cyber Security and Compliance to ensure regulatory alignment (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2, CRA equivalents), manage cloud risk, and ensure controls are designed in by defaultEnforce tagging, budgeting, and cost transparency standards; embed cost efficiency into architecture decisions in partnership with FinanceEstablish roles, RACI, and decision rights across Architecture, Security, Operations, Finance, and Delivery; provide guidance to accelerate compliant cloud adoptionMaintain architecture documentation, evolve governance with business and, companies, academic institutions and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.Malvern Panalyticalinstruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.Micromeriticsmanufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide-range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.SciApsspecialises in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Centre of Excellence for our handheld instruments.We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.We are part of Spectris. Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do - our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps Your Partners in DiscoveryMalvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn't something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of, Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us...

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