Cloud DevOps Engineer (eDV)

Forward Role; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role in London is seeking a Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer (eDV) to advance secure cloud and platform engineering on live programmes. This hands‑on role focuses on AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Linux and CI/CD in SFIA 3–5, with active eDV clearance.

You’ll work in a high‑stakes, hybrid London environment, retain technical ownership as your capability grows, and have opportunities toward Senior/Lead or Architecture‑level responsibilities without changing employer.

Qualifications

• Active eDV clearance is required.
• Hands-on cloud engineering in AWS.
• Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Work on secure cloud and platform environments across live programmes.
• Develop IaC and automation to improve reliability and security.
• Collaborate with technical leadership to shape architecture and delivery.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux

CI/CD

Python

Bash

Infrastructure as Code

Security

Job description

I’m supporting a growing National Security consultancy in London that’s continuing to build out its Cloud and DevOps capability across live programmes, with opportunities spanning SFIA 3–5.

Mid-to-Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer (eDV) – London

Location: London
Level: SFIA 3–5
Clearance: Active eDV required
Focus: AWS / Cloud / DevOps / Platform Engineering

You’re used to working high-side, you’re technically solid, and you probably already know your way around secure delivery.

The question is whether your current role is still moving you forward.

I’m supporting a growing National Security consultancy in London that’s continuing to build out its Cloud and DevOps capability across live programmes, with opportunities spanning SFIA 3–5.

This is a good fit for engineers who want to stay hands‑on, broaden their technical exposure and progress towards Senior, Lead or Architecture‑level responsibilities without having to leave the business to do it.

What you’ll be working with

• AWS
• Terraform
• Kubernetes / Docker
• Linux
• CI/CD
• Python / Bash
• Infrastructure as Code
• Secure cloud and platform environments

You’ll be working across high-side environments where reliability, automation and secure delivery genuinely matter.

The team is smaller and more modern than many of the larger secure consultancies, with strong access to technical leadership and scope to take on more ownership as your capability grows.

Why it’s worth a look

• Clear SFIA-led progression
• Strong AWS / DevOps engineering focus
• Live National Security programmes
• Broader exposure than sitting on one narrow account
• Better hybrid flexibility than much of the secure market
• Strong feedback from engineers we’ve already introduced and placed into the team

Active eDV clearance is required.

If you’re already working high-side in London and want somewhere that keeps stretching you technically, this is well worth a conversation.