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Lead Cloud Architect – Defence & National Security
Location: Basingstoke or Bracknell (Hybrid 1–3 Days Per Week)
Salary: Up to £94,000
Job Type: Permanent
A global leader in digital transformation and trusted IT services is seeking a seasoned Lead Cloud Architect to join its Defence & National Security division. This is a strategic, senior-level role ideal for a cloud expert with hands-on experience designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions across public and hybrid cloud environments. As a Lead Cloud Architect, you’ll work at the intersection of architecture, innovation, and national defence—enabling critical transformation programmes that directly support UK security operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and delivery of secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
• Translate customer requirements into scalable, compliant, and cost-effective cloud solutions
• Drive pre-sales activity, contributing to RFI responses, bids, and customer solutioning workshops
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including applications, infrastructure, security, and delivery functions
• Advise customers on cloud transformation, adoption strategy, migration approaches, and integration models
• Mentor and support the development of junior architects and engineers across the cloud practice
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cloud trends, security standards, and automation tools
• Create architectural documentation, operational procedures, and reference implementations
Required Experience:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting and delivering cloud solutions in secure, complex environments
• Strong knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Familiarity with cloud governance, security frameworks, and regulatory standards (e.g., NCSC, CIS, ISO 27001)
• Demonstrated success in designing enterprise-scale cloud platforms and DevOps-enabling architectures
• Experience working with Agile teams and cross-functional project stakeholders
• Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI (highly desirable)
• UK citizenship and eligibility for high-level UK security clearance (essential)
• Experience in public sector or defence-related cloud programmes
• Working knowledge of hybrid environments, software-defined infrastructure, and CI/CD tooling
• Experience integrating cloud platforms with legacy systems or private clouds
• Ability to lead technical bid responses and shape architectural direction during pre-sales cycles
Package Includes:
• Up to £94,000 base salary
• 15% Performance Bonus
• 10% DV Clearance Bonus
• Pension (10% company contribution)
• Flexible Hybrid Working (Fully remote possible outside of bid activity)
Ready to design secure cloud solutions that make a real-world impact?
Apply now or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade Recruitment on 07529 1612950 quoting the below reference & naming Lead Cloud Architect.
AMC/DB/CA/94
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Software Development
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