SC Cleared AWS Technical Architect
AWS Technical Architect – SC Cleared
APPLICANTS MUST HOLD LIVE SC LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE
Remote – UK based – 6 month contract£700–£800/day Inside IR35 | £750–£850/day Outside IR35
We’re looking for an experienced AWS Technical Architect to support a large-scale cloud transformation programme delivering secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade AWS platforms.
This is a hands-on architecture role working closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design and deliver secure AWS solutions across highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design secure, scalable, and resilient AWS architectures
- Lead AWS Landing Zone and Control Tower implementations
- Drive Terraform Infrastructure as Code and DevOps automation
- Design AWS networking solutions including Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and hybrid connectivity
- Implement AWS security best practices across IAM, encryption, and compliance
- Support cloud migration, CI/CD, monitoring, and operational excellence
- Provide technical leadership across engineering and operations teams
Required Experience
- Proven AWS Technical Architect / Cloud Architect experience
- Strong AWS infrastructure, networking, and security knowledge
- Terraform and Infrastructure as Code expertise
- Experience with AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and Landing Zones
- CI/CD experience using tools such as GitHub Actions
- Knowledge of OAuth2, SAML2.0, and OIDC
- Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Nice to Have
- EKS / ECS / ECR experience
- Public sector or regulated environment experience
- AWS Professional or Specialty certifications