Cloud Architect

Copello; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello is seeking a Cloud Architect to join a specialist technology organisation delivering complex, highly secure cloud solutions in Surrey. This hands-on role combines technical leadership, customer engagement and delivery of secure, scalable AWS environments.

You will shape cloud strategies, guide implementation and ensure security, resilience, performance and cost are optimised. DV clearance is a mandatory requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cloud-based programmes in Defence, National Security, Government or the wider Public Sector.
• Strong experience designing and implementing AWS solutions (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM, Lambda).
• Background in customer-facing technical consultancy advising on cloud architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud security, risk assessment and management of security requirements.
• Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, load balancing, firewalls).
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and automation.
• Scripting experience with Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• Ability to assess complex tech info, identify risks and communicate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud architecture strategies, standards and best practices (AWS focus).
• Design secure, scalable, highly available, resilient cloud solutions.
• Lead implementation of cloud infrastructure, automation and migration projects.
• Establish and maintain cloud governance including security controls and cost optimisation.
• Assess existing infrastructure, identify risks and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with customers and technical teams during delivery of cloud solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering, development and operations teams.
• Drive continuous improvements in cloud performance, reliability and automation.

Skills

AWS

Cloud architecture

Security

CI/CD

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

PowerShell/Bash

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Cloud Architect

Location: Surrey, with regular visits to customer sites

Are you an experienced Cloud Architect with a strong background in AWS and secure, business critical environments?

We are working on an opportunity for a Cloud Architect to join a specialist technology organisation delivering complex solutions across highly secure and technically demanding environments.

This is a hands on architecture role combining technical leadership, customer engagement and the delivery of secure, scalable cloud solutions. You will help shape cloud strategies, guide implementation and ensure infrastructure meets demanding requirements around security, resilience, performance and cost.

The Role

• Develop and maintain cloud architecture strategies, standards and best practices, with a focus on AWS.
• Design secure, scalable, highly available and resilient cloud solutions.
• Lead the implementation of cloud infrastructure, automation and migration projects.
• Establish and maintain cloud governance, including security controls, identity and access management, compliance and cost optimisation.
• Assess existing infrastructure, identify technical risks and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with customers and technical teams throughout the delivery of cloud based solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, development and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvements in cloud performance, reliability and automation.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong Cloud Architect who can combine architectural expertise with the ability to engage customers and deliver solutions in complex environments.

You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrable experience delivering cloud based programmes within Defence, National Security, Government or the wider Public Sector.
• Strong experience designing and implementing solutions using AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM and Lambda.
• A background in customer facing technical consultancy, advising on cloud architecture and supporting solutions through delivery.
• Knowledge of cloud security, risk assessment and the management of technical security requirements.
• A strong understanding of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, load balancing and firewalls.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• An understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and automation.
• Scripting experience using languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• The ability to assess complex technical information, identify risks and communicate solutions clearly.

Security Clearance

Candidates must already hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

This is an essential requirement for the position. Applications from candidates who do not currently hold DV clearance cannot be considered.

Location and Travel

The role is based in Surrey, with travel to customer sites during the working week. Business travel expenses will be reimbursed.

You should be comfortable working directly with customers and collaborating with technical teams across different locations.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to apply your cloud architecture expertise to complex, high importance projects where security, resilience and technical quality are central to the work.

If you have the required DV clearance and experience delivering secure AWS solutions in demanding environments, we would be keen to hear from you.