RELEVANT SKILLS (BUT NOT A REQUIREMENT TO HAVE ALL OF THESE)

• Proven experience of delivering cloud-based programmes in the Public Sector, National Security or Defence domains
• A history of consulting customers throughout the delivery of cloud-based solutions
• Exposure to security risk analysis and management experience, related to technology platforms
• Detail orientated in nature, capable of assimilating large quantities of information and spotting risk/opportunity
• Deep understanding of core cloud services (compute, storage, networking, databases, security). Examples in AWS: EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM, Lambda
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, load balancing, firewalls)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Solid understanding of security principles and best practices in the cloud
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  Built on over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.
  We have secured long term work, across the full spectrum, on the latest framework with the client, which provides the springboard for our ongoing growth and development in this domain, so join us on what will be an incredible growth journey.

ROLE

As a Cloud Architect, the opportunity to answer National Security questions that haven’t been posed since the last major technological development will excite you. You’ll develop new ways of working and create opportunity without increasing risk. You’ll consult a wide variety of stakeholders, delivering mission critical programmes in a calm & resilient manner.
You won’t be sat monitoring networks in an operations centre, you’ll be at the heart of setting customer strategy; leading the development of how cloud platforms are architected with minimal steering.
As a Cloud Architect, you’ll ensure the security of cloud-based architectures without compromising the prosperity of the U.K.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Develop and maintain a cloud architecture strategy, including standards, guidelines, and best practices. Design robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant solutions on AWS.
• Lead and participate in the implementation of cloud solutions, including infrastructure setup, deployment automation, and application migration projects from on-premises or other cloud environments.
• Implement cloud governance policies, including cost management, security controls, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance frameworks. Ensure cloud environments meet security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Identify opportunities for automation and improvement.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering, operations, and development teams on cloud-related topics. Act as a subject matter expert for cloud technologies within the organization.