Summary: The Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect will lead the transition from traditional on-premises systems to a cloud-native architecture, focusing on delivering robust and scalable infrastructure for national-level systems. This role involves collaboration with cloud migration and security specialists to ensure the infrastructure is automated and secure. The position requires hands-on leadership in a complex environment, emphasizing automation and cloud excellence. The contract is for 6 months with potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee multi-cloud infrastructure (networking, identity, DNS, landing zones, etc.) with focus on reliability, performance, and security
• Lead infrastructure workstreams across internal teams and technical suppliers
• Promote automation, self-service, and adoption of open-source technologies
• Develop technical work packages for suppliers and internal delivery teams
• Support DevSecOps practices and ensure secure, maintainable, scalable solutions
• Champion cloud architecture principles, patterns, and governance across delivery teams
• Provide leadership on cost optimisation, FinOps, and operational excellence
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure roadmaps and vision

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in cloud transformation and infrastructure leadership roles
• Deep expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Strong knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud services
• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation
• Understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native design patterns
• Broad knowledge of cloud security, compliance, governance, and identity management
• Experience building scalable infrastructure solutions using services such as: Terraform/Deployment Manager/CloudFormation/Bicep, Cloud networking, DNS, identity and access management (IAM), GCP Landing Zones, cost optimisation strategies
• Background in developing and maintaining architectural standards and roadmaps

Salary (Rate): £395

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT