Cloud Architect (DV Security Clearance)

Onyx-Conseil; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Cloud Architect based in Chippenham to support MOD cloud migration projects. The role requires extensive experience in cloud solutions architecture and migration, particularly in Defence environments. Candidates must possess high UK Security Clearance. This position offers competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hybrid cloud solutions architecture and design.
• Proven experience in cloud migration in MOD/Defence environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level migration solutions and define future-state architecture.
• Create high-level and low-level design documentation.
• Analyze legacy systems and assess gaps for cloud readiness.
• Design migration strategies and roadmaps.
• Produce technical documentation and support project artefacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for secure solutions.

Skills

Hybrid cloud solutions architecture

Cloud migration, especially in MOD environments

Knowledge of networking and secure design principles

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Position: Cloud Architect (DV Security Clearance) - Chippenham

Client: CGI

Location: Chippenham, UK (working onsite near Chippenham and Reading)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ec25f242702f

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Overview: Join CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit as a Cloud Architect supporting the Ministry of Defence with cloud migration projects. You will work with a team to design and implement complex legacy system migrations to modern cloud platforms, ensuring security and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-level migration solutions and define future-state architecture.
• Create comprehensive high-level and low-level design documentation.
• Analyze legacy systems and assess gaps for cloud readiness.
• Design migration strategies and roadmaps.
• Produce technical documentation and support project artefacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and scalable solutions.

Qualifications:

• Experience in hybrid cloud solutions architecture, solution analysis, and design.
• Proven experience in cloud migration, especially in MOD/Defence environments.
• Knowledge of networking, secure design principles, and service architecture.
• Stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information: Due to security requirements, a high UK Security Clearance is necessary. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.