Job Description
Principal Technical Architect Secure Cloud / Defence Farnborough / Hybrid 120k - 140k
A rare opportunity to join in a senior capacity for a proven technical leader to define and deliver secure cloud architectures across high-assurance environments within the defence industry.
Youll set the technical direction lead a team of architects and shape complex cloud strategies that underpin national security programmes. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine deep cloud expertise with architectural vision stakeholder influence and real delivery impact.
The Role
* Lead the design and direction of secure cloud and infrastructure solutions ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance standards.
* Develop and maintain architectural patterns governance and technical roadmaps for large-scale high-security environments.
* Mentor and guide technical teams promoting consistent standards innovation and knowledge sharing.
* Act as subject matter expert across AWS Azure and GCP including restricted and government offerings.
* Provide technical authority through full solution lifecycles from design through to delivery and assurance.
Youll Bring
* 10 years in architecture or infrastructure leadership with 5 in secure cloud environments (defence government or critical national systems).
* Proven experience in shaping technical strategy and leading architecture teams.
* Deep understanding of secure cloud design zero-trust models and compliance frameworks such as NIST DISA STIGs and NCSC best practice.
* Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code containerisation (Kubernetes OpenShift) and automation for secure cloud deployments.
* Strong knowledge of networking encryption IAM and DevSecOps principles.
* Excellent stakeholder management communication and bid support experience.
Desirable
* Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP Architect-level).
* Security credentials (CISSP or equivalent).
* Agile / DevOps / DevSecOps
* Prior experience in MOD UKIC or other defence domains.
* Contributions to thought leadership in cloud security or architecture.
Clearance
Applicants must have current Security Clearance and will require to be willing and eligible to obtain DV Clearance.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills Kubernetes,S3,Google Cloud Platform,Cassandra,System Architecture,Redshift,AWS,Cloud Architecture,NoSQL,UML,Kafka,Distributed Systems
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 120000 - 140000
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