Average Cloud Architect salary in the UK

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectLocation: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basisSalary: Up to £75,000 per annum DOEJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pmAcorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards.Responsibilities:Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation.Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platformsCreate reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments.Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction.Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies.Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM.Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworksEnsure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance.Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models.Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embeddedDevelop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability.Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning.Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.About you:Requirements:Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administrationExtensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCPStrong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls)Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling.Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC).Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures.Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principlesGrow with AcornWe bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK.We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:We run through walls for our customers and each otherWe challenge the status quoWe succeed when we help those around us succeedWe decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgementBenefits:35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options24/7 mental health support & free counselling availableGrow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platformHybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needsRecognition awards, social events & moreOur Commitment to our colleague's:Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:Mindful EmployerDisability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunitiesMenopause Friendly accreditedArmed Forces Covenant signatoryGreat Places to Work 2024/25Best Place to Work for DevelopmentBest Place to Work for WomenBefore applying, please know:If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.Visa RequirementsWe can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship.We're Here to Support YouWe're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.

Cloud Architect Hereford / HybridMy client is looking for an experienced Cloud Architect to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure cloud and software solutions into the national defence sector.This is an opportunity to work on high-impact programmes supporting some of the UK’s most complex and interesting security challenges. It would suit someone with deep cloud architecture experience who enjoys shaping secure environments, leading technical discussions, and working closely with customers to solve real-world problems in high-assurance settings.Benefits£100,000 - £120,000 basic salaryBonusHybrid workingPensionPrivate healthcareElectric car schemeTraining and development opportunitiesFriendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing cultureCareer progressionOpportunity to work on meaningful programmes in a highly secure environmentThe role and responsibilitiesYou will join a team designing and delivering secure cloud environments for customers operating in complex, high-security settings. The successful candidate will combine strong cloud architecture, customer-facing consulting, and secure engineering capability, helping shape cloud strategy, influence design decisions, and support delivery across a range of programmes.Responsibilities will include:Designing and delivering secure cloud environments to meet customer challengesWorking across a mix of greenfield and brownfield projectsLeading architecture discussions and design exercisesDefining secure cloud solutions in high-assurance environmentsBuilding deep customer relationships and working closely with technical and operational teamsHelping customers understand, shape, and solve cloud and security challengesMaking pragmatic engineering trade-offs while maintaining strong technical qualityCollaborating with customers and partner suppliers to gather and shape requirementsSupporting secure delivery practices across cloud platforms, infrastructure, and engineering teamsPromoting technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellenceKey skillsStrong commercial experience as a Cloud Architect, AWS Architect, Cloud Security Architect, or similarProven experience leading large AWS implementations or migrations in secure or high-assurance environmentsHands-on expertise in designing and building cloud environments running critical workloadsStrong understanding of cloud security, secure architecture, and modern cloud delivery principlesAbility to lead architectural discussions and influence technical directionStrong customer-facing consulting skills, including the ability to gather requirements and manage ambiguityAbility to build strong relationships with customers and challenge established thinking where neededStrong presentation, communication, and knowledge-sharing skillsTeam leadership experienceActive MOD SC clearanceWillingness to undergo DV clearanceDesired skillsAWS certifications at Associate level or aboveExperience in the national defence sector or other highly secure / regulated environmentsBroader cloud knowledge across Azure and/or GCPStrong understanding of Infrastructure as CodeExperience with secure cloud migrations and modern platform designFamiliarity with containerisation, platform engineering, and secure CI/CD environmentsStrong understanding of cloud governance, observability, and operational security practicesPlease note: candidates must hold active MOD SC clearance and be willing to undergo DV clearance. This role also requires regular on-site presence in Hereford.If you would like more details then please apply via the link.All the best,Charlie SyrettRichmond Square Consulting Ltd

CLOUD ARCHITECT- EDV CLEAREDCLOUD ARCHITECT- Permanent opportunity for a Cloud Architect with active enhanced DV clearance. - Salary up to £120,000 DOE + DV Bonus - London based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV.WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Cloud Native Architects to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients.You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference.Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential.THE CLOUD ARCHITECT- Active enhanced DV clearance. - London based, or able to commute to London.- Experience as a hands-on cloud architectCLOUD ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Expertise in delivering AWS Cloud native solutions- Background in Open-source technologies and frameworks- Experience with micro-service based architectures- Experience working with structured architecture approaches (TOGAF or SAFe)- Leadership and stakeholder management experienceTO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.KEY SKILLSCLOUD ARCHITECT, AWS ARCHITECT, CLOUD NATIVE ARCHITECTURE, DEVOPS, PLATFROM ENGINEER, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD