Join a global defence and aerospace technology leader delivering enterprise-grade cloud solutions in secure, high-impact environments. As a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect, you'll define technical direction, lead delivery teams, and design scalable, secure cloud architectures that address mission-critical needs. Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders to deliver complex cloud implementations-while mentoring the next generation of engineering talent and shaping long-term strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, supportive team working on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects in the industry. You'll be empowered to lead, innovate, and drive meaningful impact-while enjoying flexible working, continuous learning, and a rewarding benefits package.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to define Functional and Non-Functional Requirements, guiding junior engineers through the process.
- Produce detailed System Design Documents, including High & Low-Level Designs and Operational Concept Descriptions.
- Lead the implementation of complex technical solutions, ensuring robust documentation, testing, and knowledge sharing across teams.
- Set technical standards for Quality Assurance within your project, reviewing and assuring the work of other engineers.
- Manage delivery schedules, budgets, and prioritisation of work alongside Project Management and Customer Stakeholders (DevFinOps).
- Produce high-quality user-centric documentation, including CONOPS, SyOPs, Support Guides, and User Guides.
- Lead investigations into complex technical issues, ensuring appropriate oversight and resolution strategies.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong background in IT Systems Design, Deployment, and Administration, with recent experience in Technical or Team Leadership roles.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (or equivalent level certification).
- Expertise in designing, deploying, and administering cloud-based solutions within AWS.
- In-depth knowledge of Linux or Windows administration in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Extensive experience with IPv4 Networking design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
- Experience with Virtualisation and Containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Proven experience working in secure, complex or high-security environments.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps working practices.
- Experience with Git Branching strategies and release management.
- Secure network architecture design and firewall/router configuration.
- Experience with centralised configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
- Familiarity with agile collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe).
- Understanding of ITIL-based Service Management delivery.
Salary:
- £85,000 - £125,000 Base + £5,000 DV Bonus + 8% Performance Bonus