Solutions Architect

At SNC Mission Systems UK we provide tailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.

Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first‑hand operational experience. We understand the challenges you face, have the know‑how to overcome them and work with you to succeed.

Operating for over a decade, we deliver cutting‑edge capabilities from open‑source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high‑altitude one‑way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels. With our in‑house R&D team, BabelwX®, we deliver innovation at scale and pace.

A wholly‑owned subsidiary of SNC, we also leverage their extensive heritage in innovation and advanced technologies to offer solutions of the highest standard and for any circumstance – peacetime or battlefield.

We’re seeking a talented Solutions Architect specialising in Cloud Infrastructure to play a key role in our growing Architecture Team. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud technologies from both a hardware (provisioning) and software (consumption) perspective enabling them to design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable cloud solutions for our defence clients. They will have experience of working with multiple cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and others.

Ideally, they will have experience of securely integrating multiple cloud platforms across both Public and Private cloud instances.

• Lead the design secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure for mission‑critical defence applications.
• Develop and drive cloud adoption strategies aligned with SNC MS UK’s long‑term vision and the specific needs of defence clients.
• Ensure that all cloud architectures meet the highest security standards and comply with relevant regulations (e.g., NCSC, HMGSPF and MoD standards like JSP
  440/604).
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or AWS Cloud Formation.
• Work closely with software development, network, and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
• Lead cloud migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption and optimised performance during transitions from legacy systems.
• Communicate with key stakeholders, including government clients and senior leadership, to present cloud solutions and ensure alignment with operational and business goals
• Produce comprehensive documentation, including High Level Designs (HLDs) and Low Level Designs (LLDs), and presentations of solutions to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Keep up to date with the latest cloud technologies and trends, ensuring that SNC MS UK remains at the forefront of innovation in the defence sector.
• Provide cost estimates, continuously monitor and optimise cloud infrastructure costs while ensuring efficient use of cloud resources.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
  Computer Science
  ,
  Information Technology
  , or a related field.
• Minimum of5 years of experience
  in cloud architecture and engineering, with a strong preference for experience in the
  defence
  or
  government
  sectors.
• Strong expertise in one or more cloud platforms (e.g.,
  AWS
  ,
  Microsoft Azure
  ,
  GCP
  ).
• Proven experience with
  Infrastructure as Code
  (IaC) tools such as
  Terraform
  ,
  Ansible
  , or
  AWS Cloud Formation
  .
• Strong knowledge of
  cybersecurity principles
  , especially in a cloud environment, including experience with
  zero trust,
  data encryption
  ,
  access control
  , and
  network security
  .
• Experience working with
  security compliance standards
  (NCSC, HMGSPF and MoD standards like JSP
  440/604)
• Familiarity with
  container orchestration
  technologies (e.g.,
  Docker
  ,
  Kubernetes
  ) and
  CI/CD pipelines
  .

• Security‑Focused:Deep understanding of cloud security principles and the ability to design solutions that meet strict defence security requirements.
• Problem Solving:Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud architectures.
• Communication:Excellent…