Cloud Engineer
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Job description
A Senior Cloud Engineer is required to join a leading national security consultancy delivering high-impact solutions for UK government clients. This role focuses on designing, building, and managing secure AWS cloud architectures in a DV-cleared environment. Based in Gloucester with hybrid flexibility, you will contribute to mission-critical projects requiring innovation and technical leadership.
About the Organisation
This organisation operates at the forefront of digital intelligence and national security, employing thousands of experts across multiple countries to handle complex data challenges for governments and defence sectors. Their national security division is expanding rapidly, supporting strategic client engagements while fostering community tech initiatives. They emphasise diverse, multidisciplinary teams to drive cutting-edge outcomes in regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud-native architectures using AWS services.
- Deploy infrastructure via IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
- Manage infrastructure creation, networking (including SDN), and container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS, OpenShift).
- Oversee software configuration, source repositories, and security best practices.
- Liaise with stakeholders, create implementation patterns, and lead teams for senior contributors.
- Ensure compliance with DV clearance standards and leverage AWS security features.
Requirements
- Proven expertise across AWS services with commitment to staying current on releases.
- Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform/CDK preferred), configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), and scripting (Python, Bash, Go).
- Strong knowledge of cloud networking, container systems, and security implementation.
- AWS certifications advantageous; senior-level experience in government or defence sectors essential.
- Resourceful team player comfortable in hybrid, high-stakes settings.
Benefits & conditions
Security Clearance : Eligibility to undergo DV Clearance with the UK Government
- General Eligibility is 10 years of UK Residency with Sole British Citizenship
Package :
- £7,000 annual DV bonus + 2.5% company performance bonus.
- 25 days holiday (+5 buy/sell) + bank holidays; 6% employer pension + 3% personal.
- Six-monthly performance reviews; hybrid/flexible working; private medical/dental.
- Career development via dedicated manager, training, and bonus scheme participation.
