Job Description
Cloud Engineering Architect Principal
Req ID:  57730
Posting Start Date:  17/04/2026
Job Function:  Security
Division:  UK Business
Job Location:  GBR London - Monument TE
Advertised Salary:  Competitive

Job Req ID: 57730

Posting Date: 17th April 2026

Function: Security 

Location: London, Ipswich, Manchester or Cheltenham 

Salary: Competitve with great benefit

 

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

 

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses.   We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

About the role

The Cloud Engineering Principal leads the design and delivery of secure cloud-based solutions across the GSS Engineering domain, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements and conform to cloud best practice, including security and governance.  

In addition, the Cloud Engineering Principal drives cloud adoption across GSS, with a focus on skills and supporting delivery teams on their cloud migration journey. 

This job role can be based in London, Ipswich, Cheltenham or Manchester, Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week. You will need to be eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance before starting this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10+ years to be eligible.

 

What you’ll be doing

  • Operates as an SME within own field of expertise, guiding cloud system design activities and/or system designs to assure that solutions will exhibit expected levels of performance,  
    security, scalability, security, maintainability, appropriate reusability and reliability upon deployment
  • Leads the automation of cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration management, self-service, infrastructure-as-code services, auto scale initiatives, and DevOps deployment
  • Sets and monitors the defined SLAs, standards, metrics, product offering, processes, and evaluation criteria  
  • Owns the relationships with key stakeholders driving belief and mindset for cloud-native systems and educating on how to use platform capabilities effectively through appropriate  
    venue
  • Drives a risk-aware culture, ensuring efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes
  • Drives the identification, analysis and resolution of infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
  • Mentors and coaches experienced professionals to develop current and future team capabilities and ensure performance
  • Leads the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities to improve the cloud engineering team processes 

Essential Skills / Experience

  • Cloud Strategy: Defines motivations and business outcomes for cloud adoption, ensuring alignment between business priorities and cloud adoption efforts.
  • Solution Architecture: Develops solutions which fit within the enterprise architecture in terms of information architecture, system portfolios and integration requirements.  
  • Cloud Architecture/Design: Connects all components necessary to design and/or build cloud architecture, ensuring solutions are architected and designed to support business requirements. 
  • Cloud Security: Uses strategies designed to allow a business to use cloud applications while limiting potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Manages the setup, configuration, monitoring, and optimisation of the components of cloud infrastructure.
  • Cloud Computing: Uses a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
  • Cloud Storage: Uses a cloud computing model that stores data on the Internet through a cloud computing provider who manages and operates data storage as a service.
  • Cloud Deployment: Develops the process of deploying an application through one or more hosting models. I.e. software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and/or infrastructure as a service (IaaS).
  • Agile Methodologies: Manages projects by dividing tasks into short phases of work (known as sprints) and frequently reassess and adapt plans.
  • Strategic Planning: Defines the organisations strategy, or direction, and makes decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. 
  • Vendor Management: Creates, monitors and cultivates relationships with vendors to ensure business objectives are achieved.  
  • Deep understanding of the role of technology provider into the community (customer base) 
  • Mantains DV+ clearance 
  • Extensive experience leading end to end software/platforms/systems engineering teams
  • Leading innovative and technically complex programmes of work in a professional services environment where research and development is at the core of its projects

Desirable Skills / Experience

  • Member of a professional body desirable e.g. BCS / IET / qualified CEng. 

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

  • Company car scheme (or cash alternative)
  • 15% on target annual bonus
  • Private healthcare for you and your family
  • Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
  • Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
  • Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
  • Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
  • Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK.  With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience. 
 
In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

 

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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