Principal Technical Architect

1 day ago

Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom Talent Locker Full time

Job Description

Principal Technical Architect – Secure Cloud / Defence – Farnborough / Hybrid – £120k - 140k

A rare opportunity to join in a senior capacity for a proven technical leader to define and deliver secure cloud architectures across high-assurance environments within the defence industry.

You'll set the technical direction, lead a team of architects, and shape complex cloud strategies that underpin national security programmes. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine deep cloud expertise with architectural vision, stakeholder influence, and real delivery impact.

The Role

  • Lead the design and direction of secure cloud and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance standards.
  • Develop and maintain architectural patterns, governance, and technical roadmaps for large-scale, high-security environments.
  • Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting consistent standards, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
  • Act as subject matter expert across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including restricted and government offerings.
  • Provide technical authority through full solution lifecycles, from design through to delivery and assurance.

You'll Bring

  • 10+ years in architecture or infrastructure leadership, with 5+ in secure cloud environments (defence, government, or critical national systems).
  • Proven experience in shaping technical strategy and leading architecture teams.
  • Deep understanding of secure cloud design, zero-trust models, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, and NCSC best practice.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code, containerisation (Kubernetes, OpenShift), and automation for secure cloud deployments.
  • Strong knowledge of networking, encryption, IAM, and DevSecOps principles.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and bid support experience.

Desirable

  • Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP Architect-level).
  • Security credentials (CISSP or equivalent).
  • Agile / DevOps / DevSecOps
  • Prior experience in MOD, UKIC, or other defence domains.
  • Contributions to thought leadership in cloud security or architecture.

Clearance

Applicants must have current Security Clearance and will require to be willing and eligible to obtain DV Clearance. 

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