Skills

Leadership Decision-making Presentation Skills Networking Architecture Cloud Architecture Machine Learning AWS AWS Cloud

Job Specifications

Cloud Architect – AWS

London, UK (Hybrid)- Full-time

(Active SC-MUST)

Role Overview

Lead AWS cloud architecture design across complex, secure environments
Ensure solutions align with the AWS Well-Architected Framework
Balance hands-on delivery with strategic advisory responsibilities
Operate effectively in regulated and public sector contexts

Key Responsibilities

Design, review, and assure AWS cloud architectures
Provide technical leadership from discovery through deployment
Support architecture governance, including:
Assurance reviews
Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)
Define cloud strategies and technical roadmaps with stakeholders
Identify opportunities for:
Automation
AI and ML integration
Cloud cost optimisation
Lead architecture and discovery workshops (technical & non-technical)
Maintain and evolve architectural standards and reusable patterns
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory frameworks:
ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 22301
Cyber Essentials Plus
Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure architectural integrity

Required Experience

Proven experience designing AWS architectures using best practices
Strong knowledge of AWS services across:
Compute
Storage
Networking
Identity & Access Management
Security
Experience with multi-account AWS environments
Security-first design mindset
Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
Experience working within governed or regulated environments
Confident architectural decision-making and cross-team collaboration

Desirable Experience

3+ years in AWS-focused cloud architecture roles
AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) certification
Public sector or national security project experience
Exposure to machine learning, AI, or automation tooling

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