Cloud and Infrastructure Architect

Experis - ManpowerGroup; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology recruitment agency is seeking a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to deliver secure, scalable solutions across Defence & Security programmes. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, experience in cloud architectures, and be comfortable with IaC tools. The role offers a competitive salary of £55k-£80k and flexible hybrid working from various UK locations including London.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary

Clear progression paths

Inclusive environment

Cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

• Experience delivering secure, resilient, scalable cloud architectures.
• Eligible for SC or DV clearance.
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimisation, monitoring, and logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Support high-impact Defence & Security programmes.
• Work in multi-cloud environments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Python or Bash scripting

Cloud security best practices

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL and NoSQL databases

Engineering excellence

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

CloudFormation

Job description

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer - Defence & Security

Bristol, London or Manchester | £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, London or Manchester
• 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

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