Lead Cloud Architect - Hybrid - Defence

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Lead Cloud Architect to join a leading global IT services organization in the UK. This role offers a competitive salary up to £94k, a 15% company bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and pension. The ideal candidate will have extensive cloud architecture experience and a track record of leading bids and tenders in enterprise environments, with opportunities for hybrid working in Basingstoke or Bracknell.

Benefits

15% company bonus

10% clearance bonus

Healthcare benefits

10% pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Cloud Architect in an enterprise environment.
• Skilled in public cloud platforms (AWS preferred), Azure, GCP, Oracle.
• Experience leading bids and tenders in a DevOps environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of the cloud practice and enhance team skills.
• Drive cloud-native solutions and foster relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage bids and tenders related to national defense projects.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Public Cloud Platforms

Kubernetes

DevOps

Job description

Excellent opportunity to join a global IT services organisation and long-standing partner of the UK MOD. My client has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Cloud Architect to help grow the practice. This role is ideal for cloud-native thought leaders with experience leading bids and tenders and enhancing internal team skill sets.

Locations: Hybrid working - Basingstoke or Bracknell

What's in it for me?

• Salary up to £94k - D.O.E.
• 15% company bonus
• 10% clearance bonus
• Benefits package including healthcare, 10% pension, life assurance, and more

What do I need?

• Extensive experience as a Cloud Architect in an enterprise environment, driving cloud-native solutions
• Skills with public cloud platforms with industry certifications such as AWS (preferred), Azure, GCP, Oracle, etc.
• Significant experience leading bids and tenders, with the ability to inspire customers and internal stakeholders
• Experience in a DevOps environment with common tools and processes
• Proficiency with Kubernetes or other containerization tools
• Candidates must hold or be eligible for high-level security clearances, as this role involves secure national defense projects.