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Lead Consultant placing Security Cleared DevOps, Cloud, Data, Cyber, and Infrastructure candidates in the Southwest Brand new Permanent Opportunity available with a Globally Leading Security Company for a 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
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 henry.clay-davies@searchability.com For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 or 07719 065951. 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.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Information Technology and Consulting
Industries Technology, Information and Media and IT Services and IT Consulting
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