Cloud Architect – AWS Location: Home working with occasional travel to Manchester or London (expenses paid) (Active SC-MUST) Role Overview Lead AWS cloud architecture design across complex, secure environments Ensure solutions align with the AWS Well-Architected Framework Balance hands-on delivery with strategic advisory responsibilities Operate effectively in regulated and public sector contexts Required Experience Proven experience designing AWS architectures using best practices Strong knowledge of AWS services across: Compute, Storage, Networking, Identity & Access Management, Security Experience with multi-account AWS environments Security-first design mindset Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills Experience working within governed or regulated environments Confident architectural decision-making and cross-team collaboration Desirable Experience 3+ years in AWS-focused cloud architecture roles AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) certification Public sector or national security project experience Exposure to machine learning, AI, or automation tooling Show less