Application Architect – AWS Cloud (Remote UK) | 6-Month Contract

Job Description

Application Architect – AWS Cloud (Remote UK) | 6-Month Contract | Security & Resilience Portfolio

Location: United Kingdom (100% Remote)
Employment Type: Contract – 6 Months
Start Date: Within 1 Month
Rate: £300–£320 per day (Competitive, DOE)

Apply today — we are actively shortlisting and interviews are moving quickly.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading organization undergoing a major cloud security transformation, is seeking an Application Architect with AWS expertise to support a high-impact Security & Resilience portfolio.

This program focuses on:

• Strengthening cybersecurity operations

• Enhancing secure processing of customer data

• Modernizing cloud platforms

• Advancing Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities

• Implementing proactive vulnerability management strategies

Youll play a key role in improving cloud defense mechanisms and supporting secure digital transformation initiatives within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support AWS-based application architectures

• Contribute to cloud security modernization initiatives

• Assess and mitigate application and infrastructure vulnerabilities

• Collaborate with security, IAM, and engineering teams

• Support secure cloud platform enhancements

• Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions

• Ensure best practices in security, resilience, and compliance

Requirements

• 5–6 years of experience in application architecture or technical cloud roles

• Strong experience with AWS cloud environments

• Knowledge of vulnerabilities and vulnerability management practices

• Exposure to security-focused projects (cybersecurity, IAM, resilience initiatives)

• Ability to operate in a remote, delivery-focused environment

• Mandatory: Minimum 5 years of UK residency (due to compliance requirements)

Whats in It for You

• Fully remote contract – work from anywhere in the UK

• Competitive day rate

• Exposure to enterprise-level cloud security transformation

• Opportunity to work on high-visibility cybersecurity initiatives

• Immediate impact role within a strategic portfolio

• Strong potential for contract extension based on performance

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong AWS professional looking to expand into security-focused architecture within a structured and well-funded transformation program.

Next Steps

If you meet the UK residency requirement and have AWS architecture experience, we want to hear from you.

Apply now — shortlisting is underway and CV slots are limited.