Overview

Senior Cloud Architect (Consulting) role at Cloudscaler.

Location: London. Travel to client sites is required and will vary by client; onsite up to 3 days per week in London, with variation week-to-week and client-to-client.

You must be UK-based. You must be eligible to pass SC clearance; DV clearance may be required in the future but is not essential.

About Us: We are experts in building central cloud platforms, cloud risk mitigation and cloud operating models; providing thought leadership to central government and private enterprise organisations to help them unlock the true value of cloud.

Why you should join us: At Cloudscaler, you’ll be part of a consultancy at the forefront of cloud transformation, trusted by government, defence, and enterprise organisations to deliver complex AWS solutions that make a real national impact. We combine the agility of a startup with the credibility of an AWS Advanced Partner, creating a high-trust, high-performance culture where self-starters thrive and every voice is heard. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and cloud experts, shaping meaningful projects and driving innovation.

What we’re looking for: We’re looking for people who live and breathe cloud; not just delivering solutions, but constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and finding better ways to do it.

Responsibilities

• Shaping cloud and platform strategies for enterprise or public sector clients, aligning technology decisions with business objectives.
• Establishing Cloud Centres of Excellence (CCoE), including operating models, RACI structures, and shared responsibility frameworks.
• Designing and implementing cloud control frameworks, governance models, and risk/controls for secure and compliant operations.
• Leading enterprise-wide cost optimisation, security, and observability strategies in complex AWS environments.
• Defining and embedding Well Architected principles across large-scale organisations.
• Advising senior stakeholders on cloud adoption, transformation, and operating model change, with a strong track record in cloud consulting and governance.
• Developing cloud control frameworks, defining risks, controls, and ownership for guardrails.
• Leading network strategy, managing RAM sharing and network performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale AWS cloud transformations for enterprise or public sector clients.
• Strong governance, risk management, and security oversight capabilities.
• Ability to define and implement operating models, cost optimisation, and cloud architecture governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills at senior levels.
• UK-based with eligibility to pass SC clearance (DV clearance advantageous but not essential).

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave + 5 days for training/exams or volunteering
• Travel and accommodation expensed where eligible per expenses policy
• Life Assurance
• Long Term Disability cover
• Employee Assistance Programme for employee advice and support
• Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Financial and Legal support
• 24/7 GP access
• Public holiday opt-out scheme for flexibility
• Individual training and development plans with online training and exam costs covered
• Recruitment and customer referral schemes
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Dog-friendly office

Interview Process

• Screening call with our Talent Acquisition team
• 1st Interview - 30 minute remote interview with our hiring team
• 2nd Interview - 60 minute remote technical interview with our architecture team
• 3rd Interview - 60 minute in-person interview with members of our Senior Leadership Team

Compensation Range: £120K - £140K

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, religion or medical history. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact talent@cloudscaler.com.