Principal Cloud Architect (AWS) - Defence/SC ClearedLocation: We are based in Aldgate, London. Circa 2 days per week onsite in London is required, or less frequently for customers outside London. Salary: £130,000 - £145,000Defence/SC Clearance Requirements:Cloudscaler work with highly-secure private defence and government customers on mission-critical programmes of work. About usWe are experts in AWS landing zones, cloud risk mitigation and cloud operating models; thought leaders working with public and private sector enterprise organisations to help them unlock the true value of cloud.Recognising that everyone brings their own unique skills and experiences, our learning and development opportunities are bespoke to each individual; helping you to advance through our transparent career development pathways and achieve your career goals.Cloud and platform strategy and architecture Enterprise-wide cloud operating models and setting the strategic operational direction and governance Enterprise-wide cloud control frameworks and integrating governanceStrategic direction for the client’s landing zones, platforms, and workload migration across their organisation Strategic direction for workload migration and modernisation across the client organisationWell Architected principles and practices across the client organisationEnterprise-wide cloud cost optimisation strategy, promoting a cost-conscious culture Strategic security direction and organisation-wide security practices Identity and access management direction, ensuring enterprise-wide alignment and compliance Enterprise-wide cloud networking strategy, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements Enterprise-wide strategies for AI in cloud provisioning, drives adoption of AI-enhanced cloud infrastructure best practices, influences industry trends in AI for cloud environments BenefitsDiscretionary bonus scheme25 days’ annual leave + 5 additional days for training/exams or volunteeringTravel and accommodation expensed where eligible in line with our expenses policy Life AssuranceLong Term Disability coverEmployee Assist Programme for employee advice and support (including legal and counselling helpline)Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Financial and Legal support24/7 GP accessPublic holiday opt-out scheme giving you the option to work on public holidays creating the flexibility to enjoy your time off when it suits youIndividual training and development plans with online training and exam costs coveredRecruitment referral scheme - referral bonus if you introduce us to someone we then hireCustomer referral scheme - referral bonus if you introduce us to a new customerCycle To Work SchemeInterview ProcessScreening call with our Talent Acquisition team1st Interview - 30 minute remote interview with our hiring team2nd Interview - 60 minute remote technical interview with members of our engineering team3rd Interview - 60 minute in person interview with members of our Senior Leadership TeamIf you would like to join us on our adventure, please apply!Cloudscaler are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, religion or medical history.If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact talent@cloudscaler.