Senior Cloud Engineer

Location

Gloucester (3 days hybrid once DV Clearance is obtained)

Eligibility for both SC and DV Clearance with the UK Government

Up to £75,000 per annum + £7,000 DV Bonus, Private Medical and a wider range of benefits.

A leading provider of digital intelligence and national security solutions is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join their expanding team in Gloucester. This role focuses on designing, building, and managing secure cloud infrastructures in a high-stakes environment. You will play a key part in delivering mission-critical platforms for UK government clients, leveraging strong AWS expertise to drive innovation and security.

This organisation operates at the forefront of national security and defence technology, collaborating with UK government entities to unlock digital advantages in demanding environments. They combine cyber, intelligence, and cloud expertise across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex strategic challenges. Known for growth in the UK Government sector, they foster innovation through diverse skill sets and community engagement to build regional tech capabilities.

• Design and build cloud-native architectures using AWS services.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure as code with tools like Terraform, Cloud Formation, or CDK.
• Handle infrastructure creation, management, and design, including software-defined networking.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.
• Develop exemplar implementation patterns, such as standardised configuration management scripts.
• Manage software configuration, source repositories, and leverage AWS security features to enforce best practices.
• For senior contributors, lead teams or individuals on projects.

You will be a seasoned cloud engineer with strong AWS proficiency across a range of services, staying current with the latest releases.

Essential experience includes:

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, CDK)
• Configuration management (Puppet, Chef, Ansible)
• Networking concepts translating to cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, Go)
• AWS certifications advantageous.

Candidates must hold the permanent right to live and work in the UK without restrictions and be solely British nationals, as SC and DV clearances are mandatory (process starts post-offer). A resourceful, innovative mindset suits their blend of generalists and specialists