Cloud Architect
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Lead Cloud Architect – Defence & National Security Location : Basingstoke or Bracknell (Hybrid 1–3 Days Per Week) Salary : Up to £94,000 Job Type : Permanent A global leader in digital transformation and trusted IT services is seeking a seasoned Lead Cloud Architect to join its Defence & National Security division. This is a strategic, senior-level role ideal for a cloud expert with hands-on experience designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions across public and hybrid cloud environments. As a Lead Cloud Architect, you’ll work at the intersection of architecture, innovation, and national defence—enabling critical transformation programmes that directly support UK security operations. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and delivery of secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure • Translate customer requirements into scalable, compliant, and cost-effective cloud solutions • Drive pre-sales activity, contributing to RFI responses, bids, and customer solutioning workshops • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including applications, infrastructure, security, and delivery functions • Advise customers on cloud transformation, adoption strategy, migration approaches, and integration models • Mentor and support the development of junior architects and engineers across the cloud practice • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cloud trends, security standards, and automation tools • Create architectural documentation, operational procedures, and reference implementations Required Experience: • 5 years of hands-on experience architecting and delivering cloud solutions in secure, complex environments • Strong knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormation) • Familiarity with cloud governance, security frameworks, and regulatory standards (e.g., NCSC, CIS, ISO 27001) • Demonstrated success in designing enterprise-scale cloud platforms and DevOps-enabling architectures • Experience working with Agile teams and cross-functional project stakeholders • Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI (highly desirable) • UK citizenship and eligibility for high-level UK security clearance (essential) Desirable: • Experience in public sector or defence-related cloud programmes • Working knowledge of hybrid environments, software-defined infrastructure, and CI/CD tooling • Experience integrating cloud platforms with legacy systems or private clouds • Ability to lead technical bid responses and shape architectural direction during pre-sales cycles Package Includes: • Up to £94,000 base salary • 15% Performance Bonus • 10% DV Clearance Bonus • £6,000 Car Allowance • Pension (10% company contribution) • Private Healthcare & Life Assurance • Flexible Hybrid Working (Fully remote possible outside of bid activity) Ready to design secure cloud solutions that make a real-world impact? Apply now or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade Recruitment on 07529 1612950 quoting the below reference & naming Lead Cloud Architect. AMC/DB/CA/94 Lead Cloud Architect
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