AWS Cloud Architect – SC Cleared, UK Onsite (3 days/wk)

Nigel Frank; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Frank is seeking an AWS Cloud Architect for roles based in London, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle with three days onsite weekly. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cloud architecture, solid AWS expertise and certifications, and a track record delivering secure, scalable cloud platforms for public sector and regulated clients.

You will shape architectures, advise clients, and lead small delivery teams while integrating DevOps, IaC and cost-management practices to drive digital

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud architecture, engineering and transformation delivery.
• AWS cloud architecture certification (Associate or Professional level).
• Strong expertise in AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures, with experience designing secure, scalable and resilient solutions.
• Experience defining target architectures, platform capabilities and technical roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
• Experience implementing cloud security, governance and resilience controls within enterprise environments.
• Experience leading small teams or workstreams, delivering solutions to time, cost and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure and resilient cloud solutions for clients in public sector and regulated environments.
• Combine hands-on architecture with technical leadership to deliver projects.
• Advise clients and lead small teams or workstreams to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Help clients adopt, modernise and optimise cloud platforms through modern architecture, platform engineering and DevOps practices.

Skills

AWS cloud architecture

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps practices

Cloud security

Platform engineering

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Client-facing consulting

5+ years experience

Job description

Nigel Frank is seeking an AWS Cloud Architect for roles based in London, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle with three days onsite weekly. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cloud architecture, solid AWS expertise and certifications, and a track record delivering secure, scalable cloud platforms for public sector and regulated clients.

You will shape architectures, advise clients, and lead small delivery teams while integrating DevOps, IaC and cost-management practices to drive digital