Cloud and Infrastructure Architect

Experis; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions. This role involves working on high-impact projects within Defence & Security and offers a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £80,000, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud architectures and a passion for engineering excellence. Hybrid working from Bristol is available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible, hybrid working

Cutting-edge projects

Supportive environment with progression paths

Qualifications

• Experience delivering secure, resilient, scalable cloud architectures.
• Hands-on with IaC tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support high-impact Defence & Security programs.
• Deliver cloud-native solutions in multi-cloud environments.
• Contribute to critical work in national security.

Skills

Problem-solving

Cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation)

Python or Bash scripting

Cloud security best practices

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL and NoSQL databases

Engineering excellence

Job description

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer - Defence & Security

Bristol 55,000 - 80,000 SC/DV Cleared or Eligible

Are you an experienced engineer with a consulting mindset, passionate about delivering secure, scalable, and cutting‑edge cloud solutions?

We're looking for Cloud & Infrastructure Engineers to support high‑impact Defence & Security programmes. You'll work across industries, delivering cloud‑native solutions and leading‑edge infrastructure in multi‑cloud environments‑while contributing to some of the UK's most critical work.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, able to simplify complex issues
• Experience delivering secure, resilient, scalable cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Hands‑on with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines
• Proficient in Python or Bash scripting
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices (e.g. IAM, encryption, vulnerability management)
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, serverless, and event‑driven architectures
• Comfortable working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• A passion for engineering excellence and staying on top of emerging tech
• Eligible for SC or DV clearance (current clearance a strong plus)

Nice to have:

• Experience leading teams or managing technical deliverables
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimisation, monitoring and logging tools

What's on offer:

• 55k- 80k salary depending on experience
• Flexible, hybrid working from Bristol
• Cutting‑edge projects across defence and wider industry
• A supportive, inclusive environment with clear progression paths

Ready to help shape the future of cloud and engineering in national security? Apply now