Lead Cloud Security Architect Role with Sponsorship in Wales | Make an Impact, Apply Now

Location
Wales, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
63,150 to 73,379 per year

About Digital Health and Care Wales
They’re the brains behind digital transformation across NHS Wales. From improving healthcare tech to delivering critical IT services for over 100,000 staff, Digital Health and Care Wales is where innovation meets impact. With award-winning teams, flexible working, and a commitment to patient care, they’re the ones helping modernise healthcare for good.

Job details

Benefits

• Visa Sponsorship Available – Skilled Worker route supported for eligible candidates
• Flexible Working Hours – Adaptable schedules built around modern work-life balance
• Award-Winning Team – Join a recognised leader in digital transformation
• Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career growth baked into the culture
• Supportive Work Environment – You’ll be backed by experts who care about what you do

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related discipline or proven equivalent experience
• Industry-recognised qualification in cloud security architecture
• Track record in large-scale, secure cloud or hybrid deployments
• Able to shape and deliver security-first cloud transformation strategies
• Adaptable and analytical mindset, thrives in fast-paced change
• Comfortable leading conversations across teams, suppliers, and leadership
• Commitment to privacy, risk management, and regulatory compliance

Salary Details

The role offers between 63,150 and 73,379 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

About the Role

This role isn’t for someone who waits to be told what to do. It’s for someone who takes the reins, sets the pace, and ensures security isn’t just an afterthought but the foundation of every cloud solution.
As Lead Cloud Security Architect, you’ll help move 80 NHS digital services off 1,600 legacy servers and into the cloud with Azure and GCP. It’s a two-year Cloud Transition Programme, and they need someone who knows their way around automation, open-source tools, IaC, and compliance frameworks.
You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll work alongside a Solution Architect and Cloud Migration Architect, tackling high-stakes challenges, defining standards, and laying the groundwork for the NHS’s digital future.

Key Responsibilities

• Own cloud security architecture for the entire transition project
• Define and roll out cyber security standards for ongoing deployments
• Work hand-in-hand with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues
• Write clear, actionable work packages to drive cloud configurations
• Ensure all platforms meet security, compliance, and operational standards
• Champion automation and open-source tools across engineering teams
• Guide operations and finance teams on performance and cost efficiency
• Support high-profile systems at a national level with an agile mindset
• Be the go-to expert when things get tough and set the tone for delivery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to review previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and safe to be themselves. They actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Digital Health and Care Wales
• Address: Wales, United Kingdom
• Contact: careers@wales.nhs.uk

Reference Number
DHCW-LCSA-0525

How To Apply
Don’t sit on this. If you’re ready to lead, influence, and secure systems that impact thousands, Apply Now and be part of something that truly matters.