Base pay range
This range is provided by Anson McCade. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Work Type & Location
Work Type & Location: Hybrid – London OR Manchester OR Leeds (3 days on-site)
Role Type
Role Type: Permanent
Start Date
Start Date: ASAP
Must be eligible for Security Clearance
Anson McCade is working with a high-profile, global client at the forefront of digital transformation. Our client brings together digital, cyber, and intelligence expertise to help governments, armed forces, and major enterprises gain a digital edge in the most complex and high-stakes environments.
We’re looking for a skilled AWS Solution Architect to join our client’s growing cloud architecture team. This is a crucial role where you’ll lead the design and enablement of AWS cloud solutions that drive major platform migrations and support the future direction of national-scale infrastructure.
Responsibilities
* Lead technical design and architecture of AWS solutions across large, multi-account cloud estates.
* Define, develop, and publish reusable migration patterns and architectural artefacts using Infrastructure-as-Code.
* Partner with development teams to drive standardisation, automation, and cloud-native adoption.
* Conduct architecture reviews and continuously improve platform architecture based on AWS advancements.
* Support engineering teams with issue resolution, troubleshooting, and migration optimisation.
* Act as a subject matter expert on AWS security, networking, and service adoption.
* Be eligible for UK Security Clearance
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading AWS cloud migrations and shaping cloud architecture strategies.
* Deep expertise in AWS reference architectures, patterns, and platform design.
* Strong DevOps knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.
* Excellent communication skills, with a confident ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* A strong grasp of AWS security models, policies, and network configurations.
* Experience working in agile delivery environments.
Nice to have
* AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS speciality certs).
* Scaled Agile qualifications (SAFe, Scrum@Scale, or similar).
* Experience mentoring engineers or leading architectural practice communities.
* A background working within national security, government, or regulated enterprise environments.
What’s in it for you
* Competitive base salary and £5,000 referral bonus
* Flexible hybrid working environment
* 25 days annual leave + options to buy, sell, or carry over
* Private medical and dental insurance
* Annual performance-based bonus
* Access to internal communities for wellbeing, diversity, and innovation
* Ongoing learning, development, and career progression
Why Join Us?
At Anson McCade, we partner with some of the most innovative and mission-critical organisations in the world. Our client is deeply committed to digital innovation and national impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values deep technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and real-world results.
This is more than just a cloud role — you’ll be shaping the future of national-scale platforms that matter.
Help us secure a connected world. Apply now and be part of something bigger.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology
* Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security
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