IT & Software

Cloud Architect - Tech Consultancy - Defence & Security

Deloitte

Bristol · Bristol · United Kingdom

Overview

In this Cloud Architect role, you lead defence cloud initiatives from strategy to deployed environments. You will help digitise defence with secure, scalable cloud platforms and modern micro-service architectures. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional experts to shape cloud strategy, drive automation, and support client conversations and proposals. The position blends cutting-edge cloud technologies with traditional defence functions, offering meaningful impact in a security-critical domain.

Pay / Benefits
  • hybrid working policy
  • flexible working arrangements
  • wellbeing focus
  • local office/client site/remotely working
  • career development opportunities
Responsibilities
  • guide clients through cloud journey from strategy to production-ready environments
  • build robust, scalable cloud platforms enabling modern micro-services and automation
  • design and implement modern, agile cloud environments
  • deliver across architecture design, operations, prototyping, development and testing depending on project size
  • collaborate with cloud thought leaders, contribute to RFPs and business development, build client relationships
Key requirements
  • DV (Developed Vetting) clearance
  • proven ability to apply knowledge across client scenarios under pressure
  • strong problem solving and delivery capabilities
  • ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences
  • experience with cloud architecture and engineering across major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
  • proficiency with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, Swarm)
  • experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, GCP CDM)
  • CI/CD, DevOps philosophy and toolchains
  • automation using Ansible, SaltStack, Puppet, PowerShell
  • knowledge of security and performance considerations in digital systems
  • experience defining technical and non-functional requirements
  • cloud environment design and implementation
  • cloud strategy and operating models
  • business case development for cloud investments
  • vendor/integration relationships (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • technical authoring and documentation (git, markup)
  • effective communication
  • stakeholder management
  • team leadership
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform

Reference: WJ-747_30133661

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