Senior Cloud Architect AWS – Government-Ready (SC Eligible)

Cloudscaler; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Security clearance bonus

Share options schemes

25 days annual leave

Training & certifications support

Health & wellbeing support

Pension contributions

Job summary

Cloudscaler is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect (AWS) to lead enterprise cloud strategy and governance from our Central London offices, with travel to customer sites as required. You must be eligible for SC clearance and be UK-based.

The role offers a discretionary bonus and extensive training opportunities. You will shape cloud platforms, establish CoEs, design control frameworks, and drive cost optimisation, security, and observability across complex AWS environments while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing cloud strategies for enterprise or public sector clients.
• Ability to establish Cloud Centres of Excellence (CCoE) and operating models.
• Proficient in designing cloud control frameworks, governance, and risk management.
• Leads cost optimisation, security, and observability in large AWS environments.
• Defining and embedding Well Architected principles across large organisations.
• Advises senior stakeholders on cloud adoption and operating model change.
• Develops cloud controls, risks, and ownership for guardrails.
• Leads network strategy, RAM sharing, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Shape cloud and platform strategies for enterprise or public sector clients, aligning tech decisions with business goals.
• Establish Cloud Centres of Excellence (CCoE) including models and shared responsibility frameworks.
• Design and implement cloud control frameworks, governance models, and risk controls.
• Lead enterprise-wide cost optimisation, security, and observability in AWS environments.
• Embed Well Architected principles across large organisations.
• Advise senior stakeholders on cloud adoption and transformation initiatives.
• Develop cloud controls, risks, and ownership for guardrails.
• Lead network strategy and performance monitoring.

Skills

AWS architecture

Cloud strategy

Governance

Cost optimisation

Security & compliance

Well-Architected framework

Job description

Cloudscaler is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect (AWS) to lead enterprise cloud strategy and governance from our Central London offices, with travel to customer sites as required. You must be eligible for SC clearance and be UK-based.

The role offers a discretionary bonus and extensive training opportunities. You will shape cloud platforms, establish CoEs, design control frameworks, and drive cost optimisation, security, and observability across complex AWS environments while collaborating with