Hybrid Cloud Architect

at Amentum

• Job title: Cloud Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Docker, Microservices
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bristol, United Kingdom

About the role

• Cloud Architect designing secure cloud-based solutions across Defence and Critical National Infrastructure programmes. Collaborating with teams to align cloud architectures with business and mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure cloud architectures (public, private, and hybrid) aligned to client requirements and enterprise architecture principles.
• Translate business and operational needs into robust, scalable cloud solutions, including infrastructure, platform, and data services.
• Define and govern cloud standards, patterns, and reference architectures across programmes.
• Lead on cloud migration strategies, including legacy system transition, application modernisation, and data migration.
• Ensure compliance with Defence and CNI security standards, implementing Secure by Design principles and risk management approaches.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across architecture, engineering, security, and delivery teams to ensure coherent end-to-end solutions.
• Conduct technology horizon scanning and provide recommendations on emerging cloud capabilities and innovations.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology) or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define cloud based solutions to complex challenges
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• 3-5 years’ experience designing and delivering cloud solutions.
• Experience within defence or CNI environments [desirable].
• Strong experience with major cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) and associated services.
• Experience developing cloud strategies, architectures, and roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
• Good understanding of cloud architecture patterns (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, microservices, serverless), containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker), networking, and cloud security principles.
• Understanding of data architectures and integration approaches within cloud environments.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, UAF, MODAF) [desirable].
• Knowledge of security and governance standards relevant to Defence and CNI (e.g. JSPs, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Understanding of Secure by Design and risk management approaches.

Benefits

• free single medical cover
• digital GP services
• enhanced family-friendly policies
• employee assistance programmes
• reimbursement for professional development
• matched-funding schemes
• paid volunteering
• charitable contributions