Principal Cloud Architect

Searchability NS&D; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in Cheltenham is looking for a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to lead cloud solutions for critical systems. Candidates must have active DV clearance and substantial experience in AWS deployment, technical leadership, and DevOps practices, including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code. The role involves mentoring junior staff and delivering high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical or team leadership roles in IT.
• Experience in designing and managing AWS solutions.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality documentation and solutions as part of the project team.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead training sessions.
• Apply agile architecture expertise to enhance mission value.

Skills

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Technical Leadership

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Docker and Kubernetes

CI/CD Implementation

Linux Administration

Windows Administration

IPv4 Networking

Education

Active enhanced DV Clearance

Strong background in IT systems design

Tools

AWS CDK

Ansible

Jira

Confluence

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Brand new Permanent Opportunity available with a Globally Leading Security Company for a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect

• Enhanced DV cleared to start – must be active (West)
• Globally leading defence / cyber security company
• Up to £125k DoE - plus benefits and bonuses
• Cheltenham location – full-time on-site when required
• Experience required in AWS, Technical Leadership, Linux/Windows, IPv4, IaC, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD

Who Are We?

We are recruiting a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to work with a multi-national, industry-leading cyber security/defence company in Cheltenham. Our teams are what drive us forward in our mission to make the UK as safe as possible. Therefore, we are looking for the best talent to join the team. Due to the nature of our client, you must hold an active enhanced DV clearance.

What will the Principal Cloud Solutions Architect be doing?

As part of Secure Cloud Solutions, our client helps customers refactor, re-platform, and rehost mission-critical systems in AWS. As an architect within a project team, you'll apply agile architecture expertise, grow your technical skills, and deliver high-quality documentation and solutions. You'll also support others by mentoring junior engineers, leading training sessions, and sharing knowledge through internal documentation and Centres of Excellence. Their work delivers mission value by transforming systems to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and enable agility using Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps practices.

You Must Have:

• Active enhanced DV Clearance (West)
• Willing to work full-time on-site in Cheltenham when required.

Key Experience Required:

• Strong background in IT systems design, deployment, and administration, including recent technical or team leadership roles
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, with additional specialist certifications
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing AWS cloud solutions
• In-depth administration experience with Linux or Windows in large-scale enterprise environments
• Extensive knowledge of IPv4 networking design, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform
• Hands-on experience with virtualisation and containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experienced in working within complex or high-security environments
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines within DevOps environments
• Familiar with DevOps practices, including Git branching strategies and release management
• Skilled in secure network design and configuration of IPv4 routers and firewalls
• Proficient in administering Linux or Windows servers in large enterprise settings
• Experience with centralised configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet
• Comfortable using agile collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks, including Scrum and SAFe
• Understanding of ITIL-based service management practices

To be Considered:

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at [e-mail] For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 or 07719 065951. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Consulting

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media and IT Services and IT Consulting

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