AWS Architect

AWS Cloud Architect Job Description Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect specializing in containerized platforms to support a critical national law enforcement cloud program. In this role, you will lead the architecture, deployment, and optimization of highly secure, scalable Kubernetes (EKS), ECS, and Fargate environments. Working directly with lead architecture teams, you will ensure that cloud infrastructure aligns with stringent public sector security guidelines, NCSC principles, and national security compliance frameworks.

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Option to Extend)

Location:

Hybrid / UK-Based (Occasional travel to central government sites)

Clearance Level

Required:

Active SC and NPPV3 Clearance (Mandatory)

IR35 Status:
Inside IR35

• Secure Solution Architecture:
  Design and deploy high-availability, fault-tolerant containerized applications on AWS (EKS, ECS, Fargate) adhering to strict public sector security standards.
• Security and Compliance:
  Enforce public sector standards (NCSC Cloud Security Principles, ISO 27001, GDPR) through tight IAM governance, strict VPC network policies, and robust secrets management.
• EKS and ECS Leadership:
  Lead cluster configuration, deployment, operational security, and multi-tenant management across AWS Kubernetes environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Develop reusable, security-checked infrastructure using Terraform and AWS Cloud Formation following "security-by-design" principles.
• Automated CI/CD:
  Design automated, secure CI/CD deployment pipelines (AWS Code Pipeline, Git Lab, Jenkins) with full auditability, rollback mechanisms, and artifact management.
• Monitoring and Reliability:
  Implement centralized logging, tracing, and proactive monitoring using AWS Cloud Watch, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack to maintain strict uptime SLAs.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Act as an AWS container subject matter expert, delivering technical designs and guiding multi-disciplinary delivery teams.

• Active SC and NPPV3 Clearance:
  You must hold valid, active SC and NPPV3 vetting due to the sensitive nature of the platform data.
• AWS and Container Expertise: 5+ years of dedicated AWS Cloud Architecture experience, with proven mastery of EKS, ECS, Fargate, VPC design, and complex networking.
• Public Sector
  
  Experience:
  
  Extensive experience architecting cloud environments aligned with NCSC guidelines and government security standards.
• IaC and Tooling:
  Advanced, hands-on experience with Terraform, Cloud Formation, and automated pipeline security scanning.

£550.00 - £590.00 / day