AWS Technical Architect

CBSbutler Holdings Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler Holdings Limited is seeking an AWS Technical Architect for a fully remote, outside IR35 role in the United Kingdom. The role emphasizes hands-on design and strategic guidance, with a focus on secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures and close collaboration with CloudOps, DevOps and customer stakeholders.

Key duties include leading landing zone implementations, automation with IaC, cost and performance optimization, and robust security practices across global environments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an AWS Technical Architect.
• Hands-on experience across AWS/public cloud environments.
• Strong practical AWS knowledge across infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations.
• Experience working closely with DevOps and CloudOps teams.
• Proficiency in deploying Landing Zone, Secure Landing Zone/PALZ and Control Tower/AWS Organizations.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD using GitHub Actions.
• Expertise in secure AWS cloud environments and security services.
• Experience with authentication protocols such as OAuth2, SAML2.0 and OIDC.
• Proficiency in cloud-native design: serverless, containers, CI/CD, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, IAM.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• Experience with VPC, Transit Gateways, Gateway Load Balancers, Private Link, Route 53, IPAM, CIDR, and hybrid networks.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Architect AWS solutions on business requirements, covering infrastructure design, security, and integration patterns.
• Champion an automation-first mindset with Terraform IaC and modern automation tools.
• Assist in migrating on-premises infrastructure to AWS with minimal disruption.
• Implement security best practices and compliance standards within AWS environments.
• Establish central AWS transit and network infrastructure for inter-account communication.
• Design cost-effective solutions and optimal performance strategies.
• Plan high availability and disaster recovery using AWS services.
• Tune configurations and leverage AWS services for performance.
• Implement monitoring, logging and alerting via CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship and cross-functional collaboration.
• Stay updated with AWS services and drive innovation for reliability.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Technical leadership

Security and compliance

DevOps collaboration

Solution design

Cost optimization

Performance optimization

Network design

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Python

Bash

PowerShell

CI/CD tooling

AWS Control Tower

Transit Gateway

Direct Connect

VPC design

Job description

AWS Technical Architect +6 months + Fully remote + Outside IR35 + £550 - £650 a day + SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential

As an AWS Technical Architect, you'll take high-level customer requirements and turn them into practical, secure, and production-ready AWS solutions. You'll work closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design cloud platforms that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective. This is a hands-on role but also highly collaborative and strategic - ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems while guiding teams and influencing architecture decisions.

Solution Design

Architecting cloud solutions on AWS according to business requirements, covering infrastructure design, application architecture, security, and integration patterns.

DevOps Automation and IaC

Champion an automation-first mindset, ensuring all scalable architectures are driven by Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation tools.

Cloud Migration

Assisting in migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud with minimal disruption and optimal performance.

Security and Compliance

Implementing security best practices and compliance standards within AWS environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.

Network Architecture

Establish central AWS transit and network infrastructure, acting as the core gateway for all inter-account communication and outbound traffic to external services.

Cost Optimization

Designing cost-effective solutions by selecting appropriate AWS services and implementing cost management strategies.

High Availability and Disaster Recovery

Designing architectures for high availability and disaster recovery using AWS services.

Performance Optimization

Tuning configurations and leveraging AWS services for optimal performance of applications and infrastructure.

Monitoring and Logging

Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail to ensure the health, performance, and security of AWS environments.

Technical Leadership and Collaboration

Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Continuous Learning and Innovation

Staying updated with the latest AWS services and best practices, driving innovation for improved efficiency and reliability of AWS solutions.

Experience required

• Proven track record as an AWS Technical Architect


• Hands-on experience across AWS/public cloud environments


• Strong practical AWS knowledge across infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations


• Experience working closely with DevOps and CloudOps teams


• Proficiency in deploying Landing Zone, particularly Secure Landing Zone/PALZ and expertise in Control Tower and AWS Organizations.


• Practical experience in designing and implementing Continuous Integration and Deployment utilizing tools like GitHub Actions.


• Expertise in managing and maintaining secure AWS cloud environments and various AWS security services.


• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as OAUTH2, SAML2.0, and OIDC.


• Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, including serverless applications, containerised applications, CI/CD pipelines, Network Infrastructures like Transit Gateway and Direct Connect, Identity and Access Management, and programmable infrastructure.


• Knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python, Bash or PowerShell.


• Experience with network concepts such as VPC, Transit Gateways, Gateway Load Balancers, AWS Private Link, Endpoint Services, Route 53, IPAM, CIDR management, and hybrid networks.


• Proficiency in tools like Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow.