Principal Cloud Infrastructure Architect450 p/d Inside IR356 months1 day per week in Cardiff DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAs Principal Solutions Architect (Cloud Infrastructure) you will: Own the design that ensures that the underpinning multi-cloud infrastructure meets the required reliability, performance and security requirements for the Cloud Transition Programme (CTP) and ongoing service delivery.Lead the technical engagement within the CTP and between the CTP, appointed technical suppliers and DHCW teams to enable that work progresses at-pace and resolve any issues as required.Develop work packages for suppliers to design and configure cloud infrastructure as required.Ensuring services and products are aligned to industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements.Enable and promote the use of automation and self-service.Provide technical leadership to operations, infrastructure, and Fin Ops teams to optimise the performance and costs of IT infrastructure.Work on high-profile systems and solutions delivered at the National scale, in line with the organisation''s commitment to agile delivery practices and a product-based approach.Be the escalation point for any technical programme issues and champion operational management across the community, working closely with other leaders. QUALIFICATIONSEssential Qualifications Master''s degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience). Cloud certification (e.g. Azure Solutions Ar