Cloud Advisory Lead

Farringdon, Greater London
4 days ago
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We're seeking a Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead who is passionate about solving realworld challenges through technology. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders-both internally and across major client organisations to shape cloud strategy, architect scalable and secure solutions, and influence innovative transformation programmes.

Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead

Location: Bases UK-Wide
Organisation: Leading IT Consulting Business & Leading Global Cloud Partner!
Working Model: Hybrid (office, client site, and home)
Salary: £100,000 to £109,000 base salary + benefits, perks, healthcare options + 10% bonus

About the Opportunity

The infrastructure and cloud landscape is evolving rapidly as organisations pursue greater standardisation, automation, and strategic guidance on their digital journeys. This role sits within a leading Cloud Infrastructure Services practice, working at the forefront of industry transformation and helping clients simplify complexity with clarity, creativity, and confidence.

We're seeking a Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead who is passionate about solving real-world challenges through technology. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Senior Leaders (including CxOs) to advise on major transformation programmes and complex cloud/platform engineering initiatives.
Drive growth by shaping compelling technology solutions and competitive cloud propositions.
Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with both clients and internal teams.
Design innovative, practical solutions rooted in strong technical expertise and a problem-solving mindset.
Represent the advisory function in strategic forums and contribute to thought leadership.
Collaborate across diverse technical teams, supporting knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and continuous learning.Skills & Experience Required

Strong experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (certifications advantageous).
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Solid understanding of cloud strategy, platform engineering, and operating models, with hands-on expertise in areas such as:
Automation
Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
FinOps
Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, user-focused cloud solutions.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team-empowerment skills.
A growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.Security Clearance Requirements

To be appointed to this position, you must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance, which includes:

Continuous UK residency for the last 5 years
Eligibility based on nationality and immigration status
Employment history checks
An unspent criminal record (DBS) checkPlease APPLY now to learn more

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