Cloud Architect

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a seasoned Lead Cloud Architect to join a global leader in digital transformation, working within their Defence & Security division. You will design secure, scalable cloud solutions, mentor junior talent, and drive innovation across public and hybrid cloud infrastructures. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and relevant industry certifications.

Benefits

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)

Qualifications

• 5+ years in architecting cloud solutions.
• Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI preferred.
• UK citizenship and eligibility for high-level UK security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of secure cloud architectures across multiple platforms.
• Drive pre-sales activity and mentor junior architects.
• Advise on cloud transformation and integration strategies.

Skills

Cloud Architecting

DevOps

Cloud Security

Infrastructure as Code

Agile Methodology

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

Job Description

Lead Cloud Architect – Defence & 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 & 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. You’ll work at the intersection of architecture, innovation, and 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.

AMC/DB/CA/94