Cloud Architect

Anson McCade; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is looking for an AWS Solution Architect to shape cloud architecture within the National Security & Defense sector. You'll play a critical role in leading AWS migrations, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, and collaborating with various teams to implement best practices in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in AWS cloud migration and large-scale multi-account architecture required.
• Proficient in DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling.
• Strong communication skills and experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of cloud migration work.
• Define and document AWS architectures and patterns.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize deployments.

Skills

AWS cloud migration

DevOps

CI/CD tooling

AWS security

Networking

Automation

Agile environments

Communication

Education

AWS Certifications (Associate, Professional, or Specialist)

Scaled Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Anson McCade

Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2-3 Days Per Week)

Salary: Up to £100,000

As an AWS Solution Architect, you’ll work directly with customers to define and deliver AWS-based architectures that support their cloud transformation journey. You’ll shape the migration roadmap, define reusable patterns, and provide technical leadership across multi-account AWS estates.

You’ll collaborate with development teams to ensure standards are embedded into delivery, optimise deployments through automation, and promote Infrastructure as Code practices. This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a security-focused environment—an opportunity to shape cloud journeys that make a national difference.

Core Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of cloud migration work across a team of AWS Solution Architects

• Define and document AWS architectures, patterns, and reference models

• Support engineering teams in optimising and automating deployments

• Run architectural reviews and ensure well-architected solutions

• Act as an escalation point for troubleshooting and incident resolution

• Promote adoption of shared services, reusable components, and automation

Required Skills & Experience

You will have experience in many of the following:

• AWS cloud migration and large-scale multi-account architecture

• DevOps and CI/CD tooling

• AWS security, networking, and automation

• Working in Agile environments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• AWS Certifications (Associate, Professional, or Specialist)

• Scaled Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe)

• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Ready to shape the next generation of cloud architecture within the National Security & Defese sector? Apply below or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting the below reference.

AMC/DB/SA/100

AWS Solution Architect

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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