Cloud Architect – eDV Cleared
Location: London (On-site)
Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits
Clearance: Active eDV Clearance Required
To apply, email: Dominic.barbet@searchability.com
Design Secure Cloud Solutions for Critical National Security Environments
A leading organisation operating within the National Security sector is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to support the design and delivery of secure cloud infrastructure and platforms within highly sensitive environments.
This is a hands-on architecture role focused on building scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions that support mission-critical operations and high-side IT environments.
You’ll work closely with engineering, security, and delivery teams to shape cloud strategy, define technical standards, and support the deployment of modern infrastructure solutions across complex programmes.
The Role
As a Cloud Architect, you’ll play a key role in designing and implementing secure cloud environments within a highly regulated setting.
Responsibilities include:
Designing secure cloud architectures for sensitive and mission-critical systems
Defining infrastructure standards, patterns, and best practices
Supporting cloud migration and transformation initiatives
Working closely with DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and Software Engineering teams
Producing high-quality architecture documentation and technical designs
Ensuring solutions align with security, compliance, and operational requirements
Supporting infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code approaches
Providing technical leadership and guidance across project teams
Contributing to solution reviews, risk assessments, and governance activities
Supporting the integration of cloud services within high-side IT environments
Required Skills andamp; Experience
Proven experience working as a Cloud Architect within secure or enterprise environments
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience designing secure and scalable cloud-native architectures
Strong understanding of networking, infrastructure, and security principles
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies
Experience supporting DevSecOps or CI/CD environments
Ability to produce detailed technical documentation and architectural artefacts
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience working within highly regulated or security-focused environments
Desirable Experience
Experience within Defence, Government, or National Security programmes
Exposure to high-side or classified IT environments
Familiarity with Zero Trust or secure-by-design principles
Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, or platform engineering approaches
Experience contributing to technical governance and assurance activities
What’s On Offer
Opportunity to work on high-impact national security programmes
Access to complex and technically challenging environments
Collaborative engineering and architecture teams
Long-term programme work with modern cloud technologies
Competitive salary up to £100,000 plus benefits
If you hold active eDV Clearance and are interested in working on secure cloud transformation projects, please apply for immediate consideration.