Job Description

AWS Technical Architect - SC Cleared

APPLICANTS MUST HOLD LIVE SC LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE

Remote - UK based - 6 month contract£700-£800/day Inside IR35 £750-£850/day Outside IR35

We're looking for an experienced AWS Technical Architect to support a large-scale cloud transformation programme delivering secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade AWS platforms.

This is a hands-on architecture role working closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design and deliver secure AWS solutions across highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable, and resilient AWS architectures
• Lead AWS Landing Zone and Control Tower implementations
• Drive Terraform Infrastructure as Code and DevOps automation
• Design AWS networking solutions including Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and hybrid connectivity
• Implement AWS security best practices across IAM, encryption, and compliance
• Support cloud migration, CI/CD, monitoring, and operational excellence
• Provide technical leadership across engineering and operations teams

Required Experience

• Proven AWS Technical Architect / Cloud Architect experience
• Strong AWS infrastructure, networking, and security knowledge
• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code expertise
• Experience with AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and Landing Zones
• CI/CD experience using tools such as GitHub Actions
• Knowledge of OAuth2, SAML2.0, and OIDC
• Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Nice to Have

• EKS / ECS / ECR experience
• Public sector or regulated environment experience
• AWS Professional or Specialty certifications