Cloud Architect

UBDS Digital is a technology consultancy delivering transformation, cloud, data, AI, and digital engineering solutions to enterprise and public sector organisations. We help clients modernise technology estates, improve operational resilience, and build scalable platforms that support business growth. We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong Enterprise and Infrastructure Architecture expertise to lead the design and evolution of complex cloud and hybrid environments. This role requires deep knowledge of infrastructure strategy, CMDB governance, operational architecture, and service management disciplines. The Role As a Cloud Architect, you will define and govern cloud and infrastructure architectures that enable secure, scalable, and operationally effective technology platforms. You will work closely with enterprise architects, platform engineering teams, service management functions, and client stakeholders to align technology investments with business outcomes. You will be responsible for creating target-state architectures, developing CMDB and configuration management strategies, and ensuring operational excellence across cloud and on-premise infrastructure estates. Key Responsibilities Enterprise & Infrastructure Architecture Develop enterprise-scale infrastructure and cloud architecture strategies aligned to business objectives. Define target-state architectures, roadmaps, standards, and governance frameworks. Lead architecture reviews and provide technical assurance across programmes and projects. Ensure architecture decisions support security, resilience, performance, and operational requirements. Cloud Architecture Design and implement cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud. Establish cloud adoption frameworks, landing zones, and governance models. Support cloud migration, modernisation, and infrastructure transformation initiatives. Define Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation strategies. CMDB & Service Configuration Management Define and implement CMDB strategy, governance, and operating models. Establish Configuration Management practices and controls across infrastructure and cloud services. Ensure accurate service mapping, dependency modelling, and asset relationships. Drive CMDB maturity improvements and alignment with ITIL and Service Management processes. Operational Architecture Design operational architectures that support availability, observability, resilience, and service continuity. Develop operational models covering monitoring, incident management, change management, and platform support. Work with operational teams to improve service reliability and operational efficiency. Ensure architecture decisions support DevOps, SRE, and modern operational practices. Stakeholder Engagement Engage with senior stakeholders, technical leadership, and client teams. Translate business requirements into strategic technology solutions. Provide thought leadership and mentoring across architecture and engineering communities. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience in Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, or Cloud Architecture roles. Strong understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud. Proven experience developing and implementing CMDB strategies and Configuration Management frameworks. Deep knowledge of infrastructure management, operations, and service delivery models. Experience designing hybrid cloud and enterprise infrastructure environments. Strong understanding of ITIL, Service Management, and Operational Architecture principles. Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Ansible, etc.). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience within regulated, enterprise, or public sector environments. Knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB and Service Mapping. Familiarity with DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, and FinOps practices. Experience with security architecture and compliance frameworks. Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP). TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent architecture certifications. Employee Benefits Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice Contributed Pension Scheme Death in service cover Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr