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About The Company
Richmond Square Consulting Ltd is a forward-thinking technology consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative solutions to complex security and defense environments within the UK. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and technical expertise, the company partners with government agencies, defense contractors, and security-sensitive organizations to develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructures. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative work culture, Richmond Square Consulting Ltd prides itself on fostering an environment where highly skilled professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on national security initiatives.
About The Role
The AWS Architect position at Richmond Square Consulting Ltd offers a unique opportunity for an experienced cloud professional to lead the design and implementation of highly secure and complex AWS environments. This role involves working on mission-critical projects that support sensitive workloads in high-security settings, including defense and government sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AWS architecture, security principles, and large-scale cloud deployment strategies. They will serve as a technical leader, engaging with clients and internal teams to shape cloud strategies, ensure best practices, and deliver innovative solutions that meet stringent security standards. The role offers significant autonomy, allowing the architect to influence technical decisions and contribute to the company's growth in the national security domain.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture with proven experience designing and deploying large-scale AWS environments. Essential qualifications include AWS certifications at the Associate level or higher, with additional certifications in security or architecture being advantageous. Candidates must demonstrate extensive experience working within high-security, regulated environments such as defense, government, or similar sectors. A solid understanding of AWS security architecture, cloud security principles, and infrastructure as code is required. The role also necessitates excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Current Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) clearance is mandatory, with consideration given to candidates holding DV clearance willing to undergo eDV processing.
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Responsibilities
- Design and deliver secure AWS cloud environments that support mission-critical and highly sensitive workloads, ensuring compliance with security standards and best practices.
- Lead architectural discussions, technical workshops, and design exercises to develop robust cloud solutions aligned with client requirements.
- Engage in both greenfield and brownfield cloud initiatives, providing expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support and lead large-scale AWS implementations, migrations, and integrations, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption.
- Translate customer needs and operational requirements into pragmatic, scalable technical solutions.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and operational teams to ensure cohesive and secure cloud architectures.
- Review and challenge existing security approaches and architectural decisions to optimize security posture and efficiency.
- Assist clients in shaping technical roadmaps and making informed engineering trade-offs to meet strategic goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior technical and operational stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and project success.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship across complex cloud programs, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
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Benefits
Joining Richmond Square Consulting Ltd as an AWS Architect offers a competitive salary package ranging from £100,000 to £120,000, complemented by a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits. The company invests in its employees' professional development through ongoing training, certifications, and exposure to the latest cloud technologies. The role provides flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance. Employees will have the opportunity to work on highly complex AWS environments, gaining valuable experience in security-sensitive projects that have a tangible impact on national security. The environment is low bureaucracy, promoting autonomy and trust, where innovative ideas are encouraged, and high performers are recognized and supported in their career growth.
Equal Opportunity
Richmond Square Consulting Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and without discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company culture and enhances our ability to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
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