Lead Cloud Architect - SC / DV Clearance - Hybrid - Bracknell

My client is hiring for a Lead Cloud Architect for their team based in Bracknell. Salary ranges from £80K – £94K + 15% Bonus + car allowance. This role offers hybrid working with some travel to customer sites and the office. SC / DV Clearance is required for this role and you will need to be eligible. Responsibilities include: – Lead the design and development of secure, scalable public and private cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI) – Act as a subject matter expert in customer-facing bids and proposals, helping shape compelling cloud strategies – Collaborate across infrastructure, applications, and operations teams to deliver robust solutions – Guide cloud adoption and migration strategies, including automation and Infrastructure as Code – Mentor colleagues, raise cloud capability across the team, and foster best practices – Troubleshoot and support cloud environments throughout their lifecycle – Maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and playbooks – Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, security frameworks, and industry standards Skills and Experience: – Strong background designing and delivering enterprise-grade cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS – Hands-on experience with automation tools and IaC (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, or similar) – Knowledge of recognised security standards and governance models (e.g. ISO27001, NCSC, CIS Benchmarks) – Proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences – Experience supporting pre-sales activities and responding to bids/RFIs Please apply for immediate interview! CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds