Principal Cloud Architect – Public Sector Cloud

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Cloud Architect to lead large‑scale cloud migrations for Dutch public‑sector organisations. You will act as both trusted advisor and hands‑on strategist, shaping secure, compliant cloud environments on AWS or Google Cloud.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement end‑to‑end migration blueprints and landing zones that meet strict public‑sector compliance.
• Collaborate directly with government stakeholders and technical leads to define cloud strategies.
• Produce thought‑leadership content such as whitepapers, conference talks or vendor podcasts, fully sponsored by Xebia.
• Guide teams in adopting Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing enterprise‑scale infrastructure on AWS or Google Cloud.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security frameworks, data‑protection regulations and identity management.
• Background in software development with strong IaC skills.
• Fluent English; Dutch is a strong plus and eligibility for Dutch security clearance.

Required skills

• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform
• Terraform
• CloudFormation

What we offer

• Competitive salary and hybrid work model with offices in Hilversum and Amsterdam.
• Training budget, bi‑weekly hackathons and workshops.
• Opportunities to become a recognised industry thought leader.