Senior Cloud Architect | AWS, DevSecOps, DV Cleared

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

Job description

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.