Cloud Architect

Roke; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in the UK is seeking a Cloud Architect to deliver mission critical solutions in the National Security domain. You will design and implement cloud architectures with a strong focus on security, collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in cloud-based programmes, familiarity with AWS services, and a passion for innovation. Join us in Woking and be part of a team making impactful contributions to national safety.

Benefits

Secure parking

BREEAM Excellent rated building

Dedicated cycle storage

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering cloud-based programmes in the Public Sector, National Security or Defence domains.
• Detail oriented in nature, capable of assimilating large quantities of information.
• Solid understanding of security principles and best practices in the cloud.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a cloud architecture strategy including standards and practices.
• Lead implementation of cloud solutions and infrastructure setup.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship on cloud technologies.

Skills

Cloud-based programme delivery

Customer consulting

Security risk analysis

Core cloud services knowledge

Networking concepts

Infrastructure as code

Containerization and orchestration

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting languages

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Cloud Architect

National Security Business

Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the NS domain working to deliver mission critical solutions helping to keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous.

Work on leading edge technology solutions in the following disciplines : AI & Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, Big Data, Software Development, DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering.

Role

As a Cloud Architect, the opportunity to answer National Security questions that haven’t been posed since the last major technological development will excite you. You’ll develop new ways of working and create opportunity without increasing risk. You’ll consult a wide variety of stakeholders, delivering mission critical programmes in a calm & resilient manner.

You won’t be sat monitoring networks in an operations centre, you’ll be at the heart of setting customer strategy; leading the development of how cloud platforms are architected with minimal steering.

As a Cloud Architect, you’ll ensure the security of cloud-based architectures without compromising the prosperity of the will be responsible for

• Develop and maintain a cloud architecture strategy, including standards, guidelines, and best practices. Design robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant solutions on AWS.
• Lead and participate in the implementation of cloud solutions, including infrastructure setup, deployment automation, and application migration projects from on-premises or other cloud environments.
• Implement cloud governance policies, including cost management, security controls, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance frameworks. Ensure cloud environments meet security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Identify opportunities for automation and improvement.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering, operations, and development teams on cloud-related topics. Act as a subject matter expert for cloud technologies within the organization.

Relevant skills (but not a requirement to have all of these)

• Proven experience of delivering cloud-based programmes in the Public Sector, National Security or Defence domains
• A history of consulting customers throughout the delivery of cloud-based solutions
• Exposure to security risk analysis and management experience, related to technology platforms
• Detail orientated in nature, capable of assimilating large quantities of information and spotting risk / opportunity
• Deep understanding of core cloud services (compute, storage, networking, databases, security). Examples in AWS : EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM, Lambda
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP / IP, DNS, VPN, load balancing, firewalls)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Solid understanding of security principles and best practices in the cloud
• Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Built on over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.

We have secured long term work, across the full spectrum, on the latest framework with the client, which provides the springboard for our ongoing growth and development in this domain, so join us on what will be an incredible growth journey.

Where you’ll work

You’ll find our Woking site in a modern building on the outskirts of London. Rated excellent for sustainability by BREEAM & Fitwel certified – you’ll feel better for visiting. This site provides key links to our customers in London, is a 5-minute walk from the train station, has secure parking nearby and dedicated cycle storage.

There is an expectation that a significant proportion of your time will be spent working on customer sites in the London area.

Clearance

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the for the last 10 years.

The Next Step...

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.