Cloud Architect (SC/DV Cleared)
📍 Location: UK – Bristol / Manchester
🔒 Security Clearance: Must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC/DV)
📄 Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect with active UK Security Clearance to design, implement, and optimize Oracle-based cloud solutions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures for government and defence clients.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Cloud Architecture & Design:
• Design and implement secure, high-performance OCI solutions in compliance with UK government security standards.
• Lead cloud architecture, migration, and integration projects using OCI services.
• Provide technical leadership in cloud-native application and database deployments on Oracle Cloud.
✅ Security & Compliance:
• Ensure security best practices, compliance, and governance are embedded into OCI environments.
• Optimize OCI infrastructure for cost-efficiency, scalability, and performance.
✅ Technical Leadership & Collaboration:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into robust cloud solutions.
• Provide technical documentation, roadmaps, and guidance for cloud deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex OCI-related issues.
• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.
Essential Skills & Experience
🔹 Proven experience as an Oracle OCI Architect, with hands-on expertise in designing and deploying enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
🔹 Strong knowledge of OCI services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, IAM, Database).
🔹 Experience with Oracle Cloud migration projects from on-premises or other cloud platforms.
🔹 Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance in UK public sector environments.
🔹 Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools.
🔹 Solid knowledge of networking, VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
🔹 Experience working with automation & DevOps tools (CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes).
🔹 Ability to lead technical teams and provide expert consultancy on cloud strategy.
🔹 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
🔹 Active UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) is mandatory, NPPV3 would be a benefit
Desirable Qualifications
✨ Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certifications (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional).
✨ Experience working with UK Government, Defence, or Critical National Infrastructure projects.
✨ Understanding of multi-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP alongside OCI).
✨ Familiarity with database administration (Oracle Autonomous DB, Exadata, MySQL, etc.).
Benefits
💰 Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
🏡 Flexible working options (remote/hybrid/on-site as per project requirements).
🎓 Training & certification opportunities to enhance technical skills.
🚀 Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies & high-profile projects.
🩺 Private healthcare, pension, and other benefits (depending on employer).
If you are a Security Cleared OCI Architect looking for an exciting opportunity in a secure and dynamic environment, apply today!
📩 How to Apply: Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience with OCI and security-cleared projects.
🔹 Note: Candidates must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC/DV). Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor clearance for this role.