Lead Technical Architect

The candidate will need to come in and identify AI opportunities and will be able to execute them. Requires a proven track record of multi cloud architecture expertise Google Cloud experience Expertise in configuring VPC service controls Must have a focus on security and be familiar with cloud platforms Identify and deliver AI opportunities, including AI-assisted and agentic workflows. Define secure, scalable AI and cloud architecture strategies, roadmaps and standards. Lead multi-cloud architecture across GCP and AWS, including Cloud Landing Zones, IAM and microservices. Design AI security controls, including VPC Service Controls, identity federation, human-in-the-loop approvals and PII protection. Develop modular, technology-agnostic integration layers connecting enterprise platforms, AI solutions and custom-built tools. Lead architectural governance and assurance, including TDA approvals, DPIAs and cyber security compliance. Communicate architectural decisions, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams and ensure solutions align with wider enterprise architecture. Proven experience leading enterprise cloud architecture across GCP and/or AWS. Strong Google Cloud expertise, particularly VPC Service Controls. Hands-on experience designing secure AI architectures and implementing AI safety guardrails. Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, identity federation and data privacy controls. Experience designing scalable microservices and API-led integration architectures. Understanding of public sector governance, security assurance and relevant NCSC standards. Excellent stakeholder management, technical communication and architectural leadership skills.

We are seeking a Lead Technical Architect for our Government client on a remote basis. The Lead Technical Architect role will be an initial contract until 30/04 paying between £700 - £990/Day Inside IR35. Ideally they want to be under the top end budget.