AWS Solution Architect

AWS Solution ArchitectLocation: London / Manchester / Leeds hybrid and flexible working available Grade: GG11 GG13?? Important eligibility requirement: This role requires satisfactory security clearance. If you're not currently cleared, you'll need to be eligible for clearance and willing to go through the process.About the companyOur client is a major global organisation home to thousands of digital, cyber and intelligence experts, working collaboratively across multiple countries to collect, connect and understand complex data helping governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. With a rich history spanning decades in National Security, they support customers in delivering some of the most vital missions in the public sector, and are known for a strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and genuine work-life balance.The roleAs AWS Solution Architect, you'll work closely with customers to define and architect the functional blocks of AWS to support their cloud adoption journey and beyond. This is a key, customer-facing role eliciting requirements for cloud adoption and cloud-native architectures, understanding existing ecosystems, and defining the patterns and services needed for a successful, well-architected migration to AWS.Core dutiesTake the technical lead role in migration enablement workWork with the wider community of development teams to deliver migration services using common code, standards and artefact formats driving collaboration, particularly around service dependenciesDefine and document AWS architecture for migration (baseline, target, roadmap, patterns, standards, reference architectures, etc.), supporting a wide range of use casesRun architectural reviews of the platform at appropriate intervals to make best use of vendor technologiesProactively define, optimise, automate, publish and communicate deployment patterns for migrationSupport engineering teams in optimising the migration pathAct as an escalation point for engineering teams on troubleshooting and incident managementDrive the adoption of automation across the platform, using common methods with other platformsDocument deployed systems, scripts and working practices to enable re-use and support for users globallyAbout youYou'll have experience in many of the following:Cloud migration experienceExperience in cloud platform architecture with AWS, defining cloud reference architectures and patterns in a large, multi-account AWS estateStrong AWS experience, with a track record of solving complex business issues regarded as an AWS subject matter expertExperience with DevOps and CI/CD toolsExperience with AWS security services and network servicesExperience working within an Agile frameworkGood understanding of AWS security concepts and cyber security goalsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to motivate teams to adopt new tools and set new standardsNice to have (but not essential):Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), or AWS Speciality certifications (Security, Advanced Networking)A scaled agile framework certification, such as SAFeExperience managing stakeholders, including users and senior managementExperience mentoring junior engineersWhat's in it for youFlexible and hybrid working, with core hours and part-time options available25 days' holiday a year, with the option to buy, sell or carry overFlexible benefits package including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and moreCompany bonus schemeAccess to a range of Diversity & Support groups covering everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeingA large organisation with a genuinely close-knit, team-focused cultureTPBN1_UKTJ