Job Description

Posted 56 minutes ago

Senior/Specialist Cloud Engineers (AWS & Secure Infrastructure)

Location: London, Ipswich, or Cheltenham (100% On-site)

Salary: Up to £100,000 +10% Bonus

Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance (10+ years UK residency required)

About the Role

We are recruiting for a global security organisation supporting critical national infrastructure and global defence systems.

You will design, build, and deploy high-availability AWS solutions and secure cloud architecture. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you will automate complex processes, deliver zero-trust cloud solutions, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Design & Build: Lead the design and hands-on build of secure AWS cloud architecture and solutions.

Automation & Infrastructure: Manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automate time-intensive administrative processes.

Support & Maintenance: Provide 3rd line support for deployed cloud systems and collaborate with support teams on system monitoring.

Leadership: Line manage, mentor, and foster the professional development of junior engineers.

What We Are Looking For

Core Technical Expertise: Strong experience on core AWS services (compute and managed services).

Development & IaC: Full-stack cloud development skills (Python, Node.js) and hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation).

Containers & Orchestration: Demonstrated experience delivering Kubernetes or AWS EKS solutions.

Key Vetting Requirements

Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance.

Must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 10 years.

Package

Salary upto £100,000

Up to 10% annual bonus

Market-leading pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced family leave & 2 weeks paid carer's leave

Private 24/7 virtual GP access, healthcare, and wellness support

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements