Cloud Architect

Searchability; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a cutting-edge cloud and defence consultancy as a Cloud Architect, where you'll shape and deliver innovative cloud-native architectures. This role offers the chance to work on secure, hybrid cloud environments for defence and public sector programmes. You will be part of a dynamic team, modernising infrastructure at a national scale and growing your skills in infrastructure-as-code and DevSecOps. If you're passionate about secure infrastructure and emerging cloud platforms, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with cloud services, preferably OCI.
• Hands-on knowledge of containerization and automation tooling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure, scalable cloud architecture solutions across OCI, Azure, or AWS.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed best cloud operations.

Skills

Cloud Services (OCI, Azure, AWS)

Infrastructure Engineering

DevOps

Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift)

Terraform

CI/CD Pipelines

Platform Security

Agile/DevSecOps Principles

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Job description

Cloud Architect

• Manchester / Bristol / London – Hybrid Working
• £45,000 - £85,000 + Bonus & Benefits
• SC or UKSV DV Clearance Required (or full eligibility)
• Permanent Role

JOIN A CUTTING-EDGE CLOUD & DEFENCE CONSULTANCY

I am working with a forward-thinking, mission-driven tech consultancy supporting transformation programmes across the national security and defence space. With a growing portfolio of cloud-centric projects, they’re now looking to expand their team with a Cloud Architect who’s passionate about secure infrastructure, emerging cloud platforms (especially OCI), and enterprise-scale transformation.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Shape and deliver cloud-native architecture using OCI, Azure or AWS
• Work in secure, hybrid cloud environments for defence and public sector programmes
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team modernising infrastructure at national scale
• Grow your skills in infrastructure-as-code, DevSecOps, and hybrid cloud strategies
• Develop your career in a business committed to investing in its people

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

You’ll design and support secure cloud environments that underpin complex digital platforms.
Your work will involve:

• Delivering secure, scalable cloud architecture solutions across OCI / Azure / AWS
• Designing infrastructure aligned to agile and DevSecOps principles
• Supporting end-to-end delivery from strategy to operational deployment
• Collaborating with engineering teams to embed best-in-class cloud operations
• Providing technical documentation and contributing to secure platform design

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Solid experience with cloud services – OCI preferred, but Azure or AWS also welcome
• Background in infrastructure or platform engineering, architecture or DevOps
• Hands-on knowledge of containerisation (e.g., Kubernetes / Docker / OpenShift)
• Experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, automation tooling
• Understanding of platform security, IAM, RBAC, and cloud governance Agile/DevSecOps environment experience a plus
• Must hold active SC or DV Clearance, or be fully UKSV DV eligible

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Apply via this advert or reach out directly at [e-mail] for more details.
Call me: 07412 519044 for a confidential discussion.

By applying, you confirm you meet the security eligibility requirements for SC or DV clearance.