Lead Cloud Architect - DV Clearance

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to shape secure cloud solutions for critical digital transformation programmes. This role involves designing scalable and secure architectures, collaborating with teams, and providing hands-on consultancy. Strong experience with cloud delivery and Infrastructure as Code is essential. Additional cloud certifications are a plus. This is a permanent position based in London offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering cloud solutions using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Expertise with Infrastructure as Code and Scripting for cloud automation.
• Familiarity with industry-recognised security standards and best practices.
• Must be eligible and willing to undergo high-level UK security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable cloud architectures tailored to complex customer environments.
• Collaborate with teams to build integrated solutions.
• Lead cloud elements of bid responses and customer negotiations.
• Provide hands-on consultancy in cloud transformation and security.
• Mentor colleagues to uplift internal cloud knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through automation and innovation.

Skills

Cloud solutions delivery

Infrastructure as Code

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Agile team experience

Education

Relevant cloud certifications

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Cloud Architect
Location: London
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Type: Permanent
Salary: £85'000 + £15k

Clearance: DV Clearance [Clearance will be sponsored by client]

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping secure cloud solutions for some of the UK's most critical digital transformation programmes?

We're looking for a Lead Cloud Architect to join a dynamic, agile delivery team working on a greenfield project at the forefront of secure cloud technologies. You'll play a key role in designing robust, scalable solutions across public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI - all within highly regulated government and defence environments.

This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, bid response support, cloud adoption consultancy, and mentoring. You'll be instrumental in elevating our internal capability while supporting a wide variety of mission-driven projects.

What You'll Do:

• Design secure, scalable cloud architectures tailored to complex customer environments.

• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and operations teams to build integrated solutions.

• Lead cloud elements of bid responses and customer negotiations.

• Provide hands-on consultancy in cloud transformation, adoption, and security.

• Mentor colleagues and share expertise to uplift internal cloud knowledge.

• Contribute to continuous improvement through automation, documentation, and innovation.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience delivering cloud solutions using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

• Expertise with Infrastructure as Code and Scripting for cloud automation.

• Familiarity with industry-recognised security standards and best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Agile team experience with a collaborative mindset.

• Relevant cloud certifications are a strong plus.

• Must be eligible and willing to undergo high-level UK security vetting.

Note: DV Clearance legibility is essential

If you believe your experience is aligned with this position then apply directly or get in touch with me to hear about the role in more detail.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

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