Lead Cloud Architect - DV/SC Clearance

ZipRecruiter; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to join their team in Bracknell. This hybrid role involves designing secure cloud architectures, leading cloud strategies for customer-facing projects, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a strong cloud solutions background and experience with automation tools. Immediate interviews are available.

Qualifications

• Background in enterprise-grade cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Experience with automation tools and Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of security standards and governance models.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure, scalable cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).
• Mentor colleagues and foster cloud capability across the team.
• Guide cloud adoption and migration strategies including automation.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Automation tools

Security standards

Technical documentation

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Job Description

My client is hiring for a Lead Cloud Architect for their team based in Bracknell. Salary ranges from £80K - £94K + 15% Bonus + car allowance. This role offers hybrid working with some travel to customer sites and the office. SC / DV Clearance is required for this role and you will need to be eligible.

Responsibilities include:

- Lead the design and development of secure, scalable public and private cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI)

- Act as a subject matter expert in customer-facing bids and proposals, helping shape compelling cloud strategies

- Collaborate across infrastructure, applications, and operations teams to deliver robust solutions

- Guide cloud adoption and migration strategies, including automation and Infrastructure as Code

- Mentor colleagues, raise cloud capability across the team, and foster best practices

- Troubleshoot and support cloud environments throughout their lifecycle

- Maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and playbooks

- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, security frameworks, and industry standards

Skills and Experience:

- Strong background designing and delivering enterprise-grade cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

- Hands-on experience with automation tools and IaC (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, or similar)

- Knowledge of recognised security standards and governance models (e.g. ISO27001, NCSC, CIS Benchmarks)

- Proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences

- Experience supporting pre-sales activities and responding to bids/RFIs

Please apply for immediate interview!