Senior/Specialist Cloud Engineers (AWS & Secure Infrastructure)

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

Salary: Up to £100,000 % Bonus

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance.

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

• 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