Cloud Architect: Defence & SecurityLocation: London or Bristol or ManchesterClearance: All applicants must hold UK security clearance to Developed Vetting level (DV)Salary: £55,000 - £85,000 (DOE) (+£15k Benefits Package)(Depending on Level (Consultant to Manager))Are you able to guide defence users through complex technology challenges, and rapidly develop new solutions to meet defence needs? We are looking for an experienced senior hire to help digitise defence with new thinking on technology capabilities and adoption processes and someone who is sensitively able to combine the latest thinking with traditional military functions.The future is full of possibilities, agility, and the cloud. Do you want to shape the future of cloud experiences? So do we. Deloitte Cloud Transformation imagines delivers and runs innovative Cloud solutions for the UK's most prominent companies using a combination of open-source software, cloud-native technologies, thought leadership and a focus on business value. We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and offer unique opportunities to learn, grow and lead in exciting new areas such as infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, containers, platform-as-a-service, CI/CD and micro-services.Key consulting skills including a number of the following:Strong ability to provide thought-through, clearly articulated, pragmatic solutions and recommendations to complex business problems.Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet project deadlines, and drive resultsAbility to communicate complex/technical issues to non-technical audiencesManagement of teams and deliverablesVendor/product assessment and selectionAssessment of applications for technical suitability for migration to the CloudWe are looking for Candidates with skills and experience in one of the following areas:Cloud Architecture & EngineeringCloud technologies and services (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform / OCI)Container technologies (e.g. Docker, Rocket) and their associated orchestration engines (Kubernetes / OpenShift / Rancher / Swarm)Infrastructure as code development (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, ARM, GCP CDM)Running and using Cloud automation tooling, including Continuous Integration & DeploymentDevOps philosophies and toolchains, such as continuous integration and deliveryLinux and Windows system implementation and management using automation frameworks such as Ansible, Salt Stack, Puppet, PowerShell, etc.Application deployment and testing toolchains such as Jenkins, SVN, GitHubKnowledge of security and performance considerations and approaches for digital systems, and exposure to security and performance testing processExperience helping clients define technical and non-functional requirementsCloud environment design and implementationCloud ConsultingHelping clients navigate the end-to-end journey for cloud infrastructure and engineering, including:Defining and delivering a Cloud Strategy and Operating Model that aligns to and underpins business, technology and/or digital strategiesDeveloping the Business Case for investment in cloudSelecting the right products and services for a solutionLeading stand up meetingsArchitecting and delivering on the platformUnderstanding the leading cloud technologies and the key cloud challengesProviding an authoritative point of view on how cloud influences and enables emerging technology trendsGrowing relationships, experience, practice and maintaining our position as market leaders with key integration vendors such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud PlatformWorking effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.Tech AuthorTranscribing Architectural information into Technical Documents suitable for Engineering and Development Areas to utilise for development, support and maintenance of complex Networks.Development, publication and maintenance of Technical documentation covering the Network on the web Likely requires knowledge of git, markup and similar technologies used in existing decision processesManage a technical decision-making process; running a backlog of decisions, helping neutrally frame difficult/contentious topicsOrganising set-pieces and ensuring accurate record keepingYour service line: ConsultingOur people and the way we work are the two things that set us apart in the consulting universe. For us, collaboration and an unrivalled depth and breadth of expertise are fundamental to success. We work closely with our clients and each other at every stage of every project, solving our clients’ trickiest problems with a mix of knowledge, creativity and intellectual rigour. A hugely diverse range of clients rely on us to deliver the change that adds genuine, lasting value to their business.Interested in progressing your career in Cloud Architect and Consulting/ Management? Apply now!luke.davidson@ansonmccade.com