Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineer (DV Cleared)
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to support mission-critical national security programmes. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in automating software delivery pipelines within highly scalable, secure environments, particularly those leveraging open-source technologies.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to work on complex challenges using modern tools and practices in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Automate application and infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment in secure environments
- Contribute to the design and maintenance of scalable cloud-native systems
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary Agile/Scrum team
- Support continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
- Implement and maintain security best practices across cloud platforms
Core Technologies & Experience
- Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
- Infrastructure as Code (e.g. CloudFormation)
- Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS)
- CI/CD tools (ideally DroneCI or similar)
- Version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
- Linux administration and scripting (e.g. Bash)
- Configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible)
Desirable:
- Experience with AWS Developer Tools (CodePipeline, CodeBuild)
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles (e.g. network security, authentication, secure headers)
Key Skills & Competencies
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Excellent communication skills
Security Requirements
- Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance is required for this role