Senior Cloud Architect

Job Overview

As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will provide architectural leadership and technical governance for enterprise AWS platforms. You will work closely with client stakeholders to design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments and define the standards that underpin successful cloud adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and operate enterprise-scale AWS Landing Zones


• Define infrastructure, networking, and security architectures


• Provide technical governance for cloud workload delivery


• Design controls to prevent, detect, and remediate AWS security risks


• Lead cloud operating model and CCoE transformations


• Define RACI models, governance frameworks, and operational standards


• Ensure adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework principles


• Lead cost-optimisation strategies and promote cost-aware engineering


• Oversee enterprise security strategies, risk management, and compliance


• Set technical standards and implement compliance controls


• Deliver solutions using AWS services including AWS Organizations, IAM, IAM Identity Center, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Security Hub


• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional delivery teams

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience designing and operating AWS Landing Zones


• Strong understanding of AWS security risks and mitigation strategies


• Opinionated approach to Infrastructure as Code (structure and modularisation)


• Experience architecting complex, scalable AWS platforms


• Experience working in regulated or government environments


• Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills

About the Company

We are AWS cloud specialists focused on enterprise landing zones, cloud security, and operating models. We work with public and private sector organisations to design, govern, and scale secure cloud platforms that support critical workloads.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
Discretionary security clearance bonus for those holding certain clearance
Periodic offer of share options schemes
25 days’ annual leave
5 additional days per year towards training, certifications, or charity work
Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
Public holidays opt-out scheme, the option to work on public holidays creating the flexibility to enjoy your time off when it suits you
Certifications and training expensed
Life Assurance
Long Term Disability cover
Employee Assist Programme for employee advice and support (including legal and counselling helpline)
Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Financial and Legal support
24/7 GP access
Pension auto-enrolment and contribution
Employee referral scheme
Client referral scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Travel expenses policy