Maru Search & Consultancy

Cloud Solutions Architect £100,000-£130,000 + £6,600 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Permanent Hybrid Working UK Wide (with regular travel to Salisbury) Are you an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect, Cloud Consultant or Principal Consultant with a passion for helping organisations solve complex business challenges through cloud technology? We're working in partnership with a leading technology consultancy to recruit a senior Cloud Solutions Architect to support one of their major UK Government clients. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping large-scale cloud transformation programmes, working with senior stakeholders to develop innovative solutions and secure strategic project work. If you enjoy engaging with customers, leading technical discussions and translating cloud capabilities into tangible business outcomes, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Please note: Applicants must already hold active SC Security Clearance , be willing and eligible to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) , and be able to commute to Salisbury at least once a week . The Role Working within a well-established Cloud Practice, you'll lead customer engagements from initial discovery through to solution design, bid support and executive presentations. You'll work closely with account teams, architects and delivery specialists to develop cloud solutions that address complex customer challenges, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and help shape future cloud transformation programmes. This is a highly consultative position, offering the opportunity to influence technical strategy while working within a secure and highly regulated government environment. Key Responsibilities Lead technical customer engagements throughout the solution lifecycle. Design cloud solutions aligned to customer objectives and business outcomes. Support bids, proposals and RFP responses. Facilitate customer workshops, discovery sessions and technical discussions. Present cloud solutions to senior technical and executive stakeholders. Work closely with delivery teams to ensure solutions are technically robust and commercially viable. Identify opportunities to expand existing customer relationships. Contribute to the ongoing development of cloud propositions and best practice. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You'll ideally bring: Strong experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect, Cloud Consultant or Technical Consultant. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Azure, with AWS experience also welcomed. Experience supporting bids, proposals and RFP responses. A strong understanding of cloud transformation and modern cloud architectures. The ability to engage confidently with both technical teams and C-suite stakeholders. Experience leading workshops, executive briefings and customer presentations. Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to translate technical capability into business value. Previous experience within government, defence or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous. What's on Offer Salary between £100,000-£130,000 , depending on experience. £6,600 annual car allowance. Flexible hybrid working. Private medical insurance. Generous pension. Flexible benefits package. 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave. Excellent career progression within a growing Cloud Practice. The opportunity to work on complex, high-profile cloud transformation programmes supporting a major UK Government client. Essential Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, you must: Hold active SC Security Clearance . Be willing and eligible to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) . Be able to travel to Salisbury at least once per week . Have strong experience with Microsoft Azure (AWS experience is also welcomed). Have a proven track record in customer-facing cloud consulting, solutions architecture or technical pre-sales.

Cyber Security Operations Manager London based with regular travel to Bournemouth Hybrid working (2 days in office / 3 from home) We are supporting a global insurance business with the appointment of a Cyber Security Operations Manager into a highly visible leadership role. The focus is on operational leadership, stakeholder management and acting as the face of the Cyber Security Operations function internally. You'll lead a team covering vulnerability management, EDR, incident response, phishing, monitoring and wider security operations activity, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business and global technology teams. The environment is fast paced and high pressure, so they are looking for someone already operating at this level who can bring structure, maturity and strong people leadership across a mixed-experience team. A key part of the role is the consultative element, being able to translate technical security activity into clear business risk, operational metrics and meaningful updates for senior leadership. There is also a broader transformation programme underway, including a move from AWS and on-prem into GCP, alongside exposure to global security operations across more than 40 countries. Key experience required: Proven Cyber Security Operations leadership experience Strong people management capability Experience operating within complex enterprise environments Ability to manage senior stakeholders and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences Strong operational risk and incident management understanding Experience driving operational maturity and continuous improvement 3-stage process: Initial screening call Formal interview Psychometric and final stakeholder conversation Please apply for further information or contact Hannah at Maru Search & Consultancy for a confidential discussion.