AWS Architect - SC Cleared, Fully remote

Bangura Solutions; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced AWS Architect to start next week. The role requires deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, and security, with responsibilities including architecting AWS solutions and producing design documents. Candidates with proven experience in AWS services such as ECS, EKS, and Lambda are encouraged to apply, including minorities and diverse backgrounds. This is a contract opportunity with immediate interviews available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting solutions using AWS services.
• Expertise in AWS governance and best practices for networking.
• Experience in developing high-level and low-level designs.

Responsibilities

• Architect solutions using AWS cloud services.
• Produce and present options papers for governance.
• Define and implement best practices for cloud infrastructure.

Skills

AWS ECS

AWS EKS

AWS Lambda

AWS EC2

AWS Governance

Hybrid Networking

Cloud Cost Optimisation

Security & Compliance

Job description

Our client has an AWS Architect for a suited candidate to start next week. The role will require deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, and security.

The key specialist areas include :

• Proven experience architecting solutions using AWS ECS, EKS, Lambda, and EC2.
• AWS Governance & Multi-Account Management - AWS Organisations, Service Control Policies (SCPs), Landing Zone best practices.
• Define and assist in implement best practices for networking, identity, and storage in AWS.
• Produce high-level and low-level designs (HLDs, LLDs) in line with Defra's CCoE design standards.
• Develop and present options papers to support architectural decision-making and governance approvals.
• Security & Compliance - GuardDuty, Security Hub, KMS, IAM governance, AWS Config.
• Hybrid Networking & Connectivity - AWS Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, and BGP routing.
• AWS Security & Monitoring - logging, and threat detection.
• Cloud Cost Optimisation & Performance Tuning - Right-sizing, auto-scaling, and FinOps principles.

Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interviews will take place next week, so please apply immediately or call Bangura Solutions on 0203 854 1400 to discuss this contract opportunity further.