Cloud Architect

Anson McCade; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks an AWS Solutions Architect to drive cloud adoption for critical national infrastructure. In this role, you'll design and implement cloud architectures, guide teams in best practices, and contribute to major cloud transformations that enhance national security. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in cloud migration and security.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and DevOps.
• Strong communication skills for guiding teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead AWS cloud migration and enablement initiatives.
• Define cloud architecture and standards.
• Collaborate with teams for secure AWS solutions.

Skills

Cloud migration

Security

Networking

AWS-native services

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps tooling

Automation-first approaches

Communication skills

Education

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect or Speciality domains)

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AWS Solutions Architect – Consulting & Defence

Location: Manchester

Overview:

We’re supporting a leading consultancy at the forefront of digital transformation, data intelligence, and national security. With a global footprint and deep expertise in cyber, cloud, and systems engineering, they work across defence, government, and commercial sectors to unlock secure digital advantage.

They’re currently seeking an AWS Solutions Architect to lead and shape cloud adoption journeys for critical national infrastructure and defence clients.

The Role:

As an AWS Solutions Architect, you’ll work directly with clients to design, define, and implement cloud-native architectures and secure migration strategies within complex multi-account AWS estates. You’ll take a technical leadership role—setting cloud standards, shaping reusable migration patterns, and guiding engineering teams to ensure delivery excellence through automation and DevOps best practices.

This is a high-impact role, contributing to major cloud transformations that support national security and mission-critical services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead AWS cloud migration and enablement initiatives.

• Define cloud architecture roadmaps, reference patterns, and standards.

• Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code adoption across teams.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver repeatable, secure AWS solutions.

• Support architectural reviews and continuous optimisation of the AWS estate.

• Act as a technical escalation point for migration and deployment issues.

What We’re Looking For:

• Expertise in cloud migration, security, networking, and AWS-native services.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling.

• Strong background in defining reusable patterns and automation-first approaches.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to guide both technical teams and stakeholders.

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect or Speciality domains) are a plus.

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (or already cleared).

If you’re a forward-thinking Lead Software Engineer looking for your next opportunity, feel free to apply or get in touch with [e-mail] to find out more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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