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

Desirable Experience:

• 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 For further information please call me on or . 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.