Cloud Architect

Job Description

Cloud Architect Hereford / HybridMy client is looking for an experienced Cloud Architect to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure cloud and software solutions into the national defence sector.This is an opportunity to work on high-impact programmes supporting some of the UKs most complex and interesting security challenges. It would suit someone with deep cloud architecture experience who enjoys shaping secure environments, leading technical discussions, and working closely with customers to solve real-world problems in high-assurance settings.Benefits £100,000 - £120,000 basic salaryBonusHybrid workingPensionPrivate healthcareElectric car schemeTraining and development opportunitiesFriendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing cultureCareer progressionOpportunity to work on meaningful programmes in a highly secure environmentThe role and responsibilities You will join a team designing and delivering secure cloud environments for customers operating in complex, high-security settings. The successful candidate will combine strong cloud architecture, customer-facing consulting, and secure engineering capability, helping shape cloud strategy, influence design decisions, and support delivery across a range of programmes.

Responsibilities will include: Designing and delivering secure cloud environments to meet customer challengesWorking across a mix of greenfield and brownfield projectsLeading architecture discussions and design exercisesDefining secure cloud solutions in high-assurance environmentsBuilding deep customer relationships and working closely with technical and operational teamsHelping customers understand, shape, and solve cloud and security challengesMaking pragmatic engineering trade-offs while maintaining strong technical qualityCollaborating with customers and partner suppliers to gather and shape requirementsSupporting secure delivery practices across cloud platforms, infrastructure, and engineering teamsPromoting technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellenceKey skills Strong commercial experience as a Cloud Architect, AWS Architect, Cloud Security Architect, or similarProven experience leading large AWS implementations or migrations in secure or high-assurance environmentsHands-on expertise in designing and building cloud environments running critical workloadsStrong understanding of cloud security, secure architecture, and modern cloud delivery principlesAbility to lead architectural discussions and influence technical directionStrong customer-facing consulting skills, including the ability to gather requirements and manage ambiguityAbility to build strong relationships with customers and challenge established thinking where neededStrong presentation, communication, and knowledge-sharing skillsTeam leadership experienceActive MOD SC clearanceWillingness to undergo DV clearanceDesired skills AWS certifications at Associate level or aboveExperience in the national defence sector or other highly secure / regulated environmentsBroader cloud knowledge across Azure and/or GCPStrong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Iac)Experience with secure cloud migrations and modern platform designFamiliarity with containerisation, platform engineering, and secure CI/CD environmentsStrong understanding of cloud governance, observability, and operational security practicesPlease note: candidates must hold active MOD SC clearance and be willing to undergo DV clearance. This role also requires regular on-site presence in Hereford.If you would like more details then please apply via the link.All the best,Charlie Syrett Richmond Square Consulting LtdTPBN1_UKTJ