DevOps Engineer

**Cloud Engineer – National Security \& Defence** **Location:** London (Hybrid/flexible) **Salary:** £50,000 – £72,000 \+ 10% bonus **Security Note:** Must have UK residency and be eligible for Government Security Clearance (DV clearance required later). **Why This Role?** Work on high\-impact cloud projects that actually matter. Join a team supporting national security and defence clients, building cloud\-native systems that protect critical digital infrastructure. This is your chance to stretch your skills, work with cutting\-edge technology, and make a real difference. **What You’ll Do** * Design and build cloud\-native AWS architectures * Automate infrastructure with Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation * Deploy and manage containerised workloads (Kubernetes, ECS, OpenShift) * Write scripts in Python, Bash, Go, etc., to automate processes * Apply security best practices and support safe software delivery * Mentor colleagues and collaborate with stakeholders on complex projects **What We’re Looking For** * Strong AWS experience and enthusiasm to learn new services * Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) * Networking knowledge, including software\-defined networking in the cloud * Container orchestration experience (Kubernetes, ECS, OpenShift) * Scripting proficiency in at least one language * AWS certifications desirable; training available if needed * Eligible for UK Government SC clearance **Benefits \& Perks** * 25 days holiday plus flexible buy/sell/carry options * Hybrid and flexible working options * Private medical \& dental, pension, cycle\-to\-work scheme, lifestyle discounts * Dedicated Career Manager and ongoing learning opportunities **Why Join Us?** You’ll be part of an inclusive, innovative environment where your ideas and skills make a real impact. Advance your career, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to projects that matter to national security.