Cloud Architect

As Training Cloud Architect, you will provide technical oversight and management across the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) Cloud based solutions and Platform approach. These will be prominently MODCloud hosted utilising Cloud Services from AWS, Azure, OCP where appropriate. Reporting directly to the Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the Cloud architecture, design, implementation and delivery across the ACTS services and capabilities, focused on driving cloud-based solutions, both centrally and at the edge.,

• Guiding and mentoring cloud platform engineers across multiple organisations, providing technical direction and support.
• Shaping the architecture and design of cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and best practices.
• Overseeing the design and architecture of cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, configuration, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineering, simulation, and training teams to ensure seamless integration across military training environments.
• Drive operational efficiencies through cloud adoption, DevSecOps and CI\CD.
• Ensuring the security and compliance of cloud environments through the design of appropriate security controls and governance frameworks.
• Select appropriate cloud services and tools, balancing performance, scalability, and budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams, including QA, development, operations, and business SMEs to validate technical requirements and designs.
• Leading and participating in cloud transformation projects, driving the design and adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Author, review and contribute to High-Level Design (HLD) and technical documentation.
• Communicate risks, issues, and readiness status to project sponsors and governance boards.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and refining processes, tools, and automation.
• Represent engineering interests in programme boards, technical reviews, and stakeholder and customer facing engagements.
  
  This role requires a systems-thinking mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to lead across engineering teams in a complex and evolving environment. Given the programme's focus on modelling and simulation, familiarity with relevant standards and technologies is highly desirable., Core ability to design and manage solutions within one or more major cloud ecosystems.
• Experience in managing business continuity and performance for data-driven applications.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Solutions Architect - Professional.
• Experience in managing and strong understanding of DevSecOps & CI/CD practices and pipelines.
• Experience with designing mobile edge computing, mesh networking, or tactical cloud solutions.
• Experience of: Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, ArgoCD, Quay, Elastic Stack, Anchore, Azure Arc, GitHub, GitOps, Keycloak, Prometheus, Red Hat Ceph, Advanced Cluster Security, Grafana, and Kafka.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures (containerisation, orchestration, microservices).
• Understanding of integrating cloud security best practices, security assessments, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across engineering, operations, and training domains.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
• Multi-cloud experience (AWS, GCP, OCI alongside primary cloud provider).
• Serverless architectures (Azure Functions, AWS Lambda).
• Advanced networking (SD-WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Cloud security tools (Azure Security Center, AWS GuardDuty).
• AI/ML integration (Azure AI, AWS SageMaker).
• Edge computing (Azure Stack Edge, AWS Outposts).
• Experience integrating cloud solutions with simulation and training platforms.
  
  OMNIA are redefining the British Army's collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you., Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
  
  You will join at a unique time, where you can join in shaping this team and be rewarded with ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner.
• 37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering
• 10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution
• Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including HealthCashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work, amongst others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
Raytheon UK We take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.