Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect – AWS / Azure – MOD DV Cleared – Cheltenham / Hybrid
Salary: £85,000–£100,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare

Location:

Cheltenham (Hybrid)
Security Clearance: MOD eDV

Employment Type:

Permanent

Our client is a specialist cloud engineering and cyber security consultancy delivering secure, high-performance cloud solutions into some of the UK’s most security-critical and mission-driven environments.

They are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead the design and delivery of large-scale, secure cloud architectures across AWS and Microsoft Azure. This is a high-impact role suited to a senior cloud professional who thrives in regulated, high-assurance environments and wants to shape cloud strategy at enterprise scale.

As a Cloud Architect, you will:

• Lead the design, implementation and optimisation of secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
• Own end-to-end cloud security architecture, controls, and best practices
• Work closely with customer technical and operational teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust cloud solutions
• Lead architectural discussions, technical workshops, and design authority sessions
• Deliver solutions across both greenfield and brownfield cloud transformation projects
• Define and guide cloud migration strategies and modernisation programmes
• Provide expert input on cloud resilience, scalability, performance and operational excellence
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders and client leadership teams

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, Senior Cloud Engineer, or similar technical leadership role
• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure (GCP experience is beneficial)
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale enterprise cloud solutions
• Solid understanding of cloud security architecture and secure design principles
• Experience leading cloud migration, modernisation, or hybrid cloud initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead technical decision-making and mentor engineers
• UK National (eligible for MOD DV security clearance – sponsorship available)

• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Cloud Formation)
• Knowledge of container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience working in regulated or government environments
• Relevant certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, CCSP, CISSP, etc.)

Cloud Architect, AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud Security, Dev Sec Ops , Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Cloud Migration, Hybrid Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Cloud Design, MOD DV Clearance, Government Projects, High Assurance Environments.

• Competitive salary £85,000–£100,000 plus bonus and benefits
• Hybrid working model (Cheltenham+ remote)
• Training budget and certification support
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, security-critical cloud programmes
• Collaborative, low-bureaucracy culture
• Clear progression into senior and principal architect roles

If you’re an experienced Cloud Architect or senior cloud professional looking to work on secure, mission-critical cloud programmes, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion.

All the best,

Charlie Syrett at Richmond Square Consulting Ltd