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Lead Cloud ArchitectLocation: Basingstoke - Hybrid working negotiableJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Up to £94,000 Clearance: sole British national (DV clearable) The Opportunity: Are you a seasoned Cloud Architect ready to make an impact in national security and defence? This is your chance to take a leading role in designing and delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions that matter. You’ll work in a collaborative, multi-skilled Agile team where innovation, transformation, and shared challenges are part of daily life. This is a senior technical opportunity to shape cloud strategy and delivery across mission-critical programmes, while mentoring others and remaining at the forefront of technology and best practice. The Role: As a Lead Cloud Architect, you will be a key figure in the delivery of public and private cloud solutions, working closely with stakeholders across infrastructure, applications, and security teams. You will: Design innovative cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI tailored to customer needs, including high-security environments.Lead or contribute to bid responses and customer negotiations.Provide consultancy on cloud transformation, adoption, and migration strategies.Mentor internal teams on cloud technologies and architecture.Support testing and resolution of complex technical issues.Produce and maintain automation scripts, documentation, architectural diagrams, and technical guides.Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices to drive continuous innovation. Essential Requirements: Proven experience designing and managing complex cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and scripting tools for automated deployment and configuration.Knowledge of security frameworks and standards applicable to cloud environments.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.Ability to work on-site in Basingstoke and at customer locations when required.Eligibility for high-level UK security vetting. Benefits: Salary - Up to £94,000 + packageOpportunity to work on nationally significant, mission-critical programmes.Hybrid working arrangements (with some flexibility based on project needs).Career progression and learning support, including mentoring opportunities.Dynamic and inclusive work culture focused on innovation and impact. If you are interested, please apply below AMC/SCA/LCA Lead Cloud Architect

Network Architect (DV CLEARED)We are seeking a Network Architect to join a multi-skilled agile team, including security, service, and management, where teamwork is paramount. This role involves providing complex technical support activities as part of project deployment, including installation, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and maintenance. Contract Rate: £600 per day inside IR35Location: BasingstokeJob Type: Contractor (On-site)Contract Duration: 6 months (potential extension)Clearance Required: DV Clearance mandatory Day-to-day of the role: Provide technical implementation of medium to large infrastructures within project timelines, identifying risks and working within a technical framework to meet customer requirements.Implement technical best practices independently within a team, leveraging in-depth product knowledge.Manage systems within SLA parameters, proposing and implementing changes to meet service level requirements.Take ownership of diagnosing and resolving problems, engaging with third parties to resolve in-depth product issues when necessary.Stay updated with new products, tools, and techniques, promoting their use within the business to enhance technical capabilities. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with Juniper or Cisco network equipment.Proven ability to independently implement LAN networks and infrastructure patching following design specifications and resolve issues.Familiarity with site LAN Design and implementation.Experience with ECR process, creation of as-fitted packs, and sign-off, working with Customer Authorities.Previous experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.Ability to provide comprehensive guidance on the development of, and modifications to, solution components ensuring compatibility with relevant architectures, strategies, policies, standards, and practices.Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines and manage costs within own scope of responsibility.Capability to provide workarounds or fixes in a timely manner. Benefits: Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.Engage with a variety of professional teams and enhance your professional network.Gain specialized experience in high-demand technical areas. To apply for this Network Architect position, please submit your updated CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Infrastructure Architects (DV Clearance active) Job Type: ContractLocation: Basingstoke Daily Rate: £600pd inside IR35Mandatory: DV CLEARANCE active - sole British nationality We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to join our dynamic team in Defence. This role involves creating high-level and low-level designs, bills of materials, and support documentation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading the delivery of technical solutions through the design and build phases in the Defence sector. Day-to-day of the role: Develop High Level Designs (HLDs) and Low Level Designs (LLDs) for various technical solutions.Lead the delivery of technical projects from the design phase through to completion, ensuring all technical requirements are met.Manage and troubleshoot virtualization platforms, focusing on VMware vSphere 6.7 and/or 7 environments.Conduct fault finding and resolution related to ESX performance issues.Handle storage solutions including Veeam, NetApp, and other technologies like iscsi, FC, NFS, preferably Eternus.Troubleshoot and manage Microsoft Stack environments, particularly with Windows Server 2019. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience with VMware vSphere 6.7 and/or 7.Desirable: VCP-DCV 2019+ certification or VCP5/6.Strong background in storage systems such as Veeam, NetApp, and others.MCSE certification or relevant experience in Microsoft Stack Troubleshooting.Proficiency in ISODE messaging products including MBOX, MSWITCH, MVAULT, and HARRIER Web Client.Experience with SQL, Network Data Diode, and Splunk. If you don't tick all the boxes, but you are DV Cleared, please submit your interest and we will revise the application.