Cloud Architect (Enhanced DV Clearance) – Manchester

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with an active Enhanced DV clearance to join our Manchester‑based consultancy. You will work on high‑impact, mission‑critical projects for national security clients, delivering cloud‑native solutions that shape the future of defence technology.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS‑based cloud native architectures for complex, secure environments.
• Lead technical delivery across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with client security requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, resilient cloud solutions.
• Apply structured architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or SAFe to guide solution development.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.

Required profile

• Active Enhanced DV clearance is mandatory.
• Hands‑on experience as a cloud architect, preferably within defence or national security sectors.
• Proven ability to work on micro‑service based architectures and open‑source technologies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• AWS cloud platform
• Open‑source technologies
• Micro‑service architectures
• TOGAF framework
• SAFe methodology
• CI/CD pipelines
• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £115,000 plus performance bonus.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge national security projects.
• Professional development within a specialist consultancy environment.