Cloud Engineer AWS - SCOUT Infrastructure (outside IR35)
Cloud Engineer (AWS) - SCOUT Infrastructure
Contract | SC Clearance Required | UK-based
We are looking for 2 x Cloud Engineers to support the next delivery phase of SCOUT, an AI-driven assurance platform used to improve the efficiency and quality of Government Major Project reviews.
SCOUT has completed private beta and is now moving into a phase focused on automation, scalability, security, and wider organisational adoption.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for deploying and supporting AI services on Amazon Web Services, with a strong focus on AWS Bedrock, ensuring the platform is secure, scalable, and usable by non-technical teams.
The work centres on infrastructure, integration, and light service changes - not greenfield application development.
Key Responsibilities
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Deploy and manage AI services using AWS Bedrock
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Configure infrastructure and environment variables for AI API access
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Deploy and manage services including ECS, S3, Cognito, and RDS
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Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
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Make minor updates to existing microservices where required
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Ensure the platform supports a test environment of ~100 users
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Enable smooth operation for non-technical project leadership
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Support secure integration with key datasets (EAS, GRIP, GRIP+)
Platform Objectives You'll Support
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Full automation of document processing and user onboarding
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Secure, direct document uploads (no external hosting dependencies)
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System admin capability for enterprise user management
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Improved chat interface and support for concurrent users
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Progression toward full security accreditation
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Expansion of SCOUT usage across assurance and review teams
Nice to Have (Time Permitting)
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Experience with data analysis across multiple datasets
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Familiarity with report generation or structured document outputs
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Interest in collaborative tooling and knowledge sharing features
Requirements
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Strong AWS experience in production environments
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Hands-on Terraform experience
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Understanding of secure, scalable cloud platforms
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Ability to work in a regulated/government environment
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Active SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)
About SCOUT
SCOUT is an AI tool designed to improve the productivity of Government assurance review teams. It analyses project documentation against best-practice criteria to highlight risks, performance issues, and areas requiring attention across the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP).