Cloud Network Engineer (Glasgow or London, UK)

AAC Clyde Space; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AAC Clyde Space is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to design, deploy and evolve hybrid space–terrestrial networks supporting data and services from in-house satellites. You will work across AWS and Azure, implement Terraform-based IaC, and manage Kubernetes networking while aligning with security and reliability goals.

The role is based in London or Glasgow with hybrid working, occasional travel, and potential out-of-hours support to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Hands-on cloud network engineering with major cloud providers and second provider.
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform) and GitOps workflows.
• Kubernetes networking with CNI, network policies and service mesh.
• Experience with SD-WAN and hybrid/multi-site connectivity patterns.
• Observability/monitoring for network telemetry (Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, CloudWatch).
• Scripting for automation (Python preferred).
• CI/CD tooling experience (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize cloud network infrastructure across multi-cloud environments.
• Implement virtual networking components (VPCs/VNets, subnets, routing, VPNs).
• Manage network security controls (firewalls, security groups, NACLs, WAF, ZTNA).
• Develop IaC automation for provisioning network resources (Terraform).
• Operate containerised networking for Kubernetes (CNI, policies, ingress).
• Implement SD-WAN and hybrid connectivity bridging on-prem, cloud and NTN.
• Produce high‑quality low‑level designs from high‑level designs.
• Automate deployments, reporting and network admin tasks via scripting and CI/CD.
• Monitor and improve cloud/network environments with SLO/SLA ownership.
• Collaborate with security, platform and application teams.

Skills

Cloud networking

Multi-cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Terraform / IaC

Kubernetes networking (CNI)

Security controls (firewalls, NACLs, W

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Terraform

GitOps

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to join our team. We are growing our Data and Services business, creating insights from satellites developed and operated in-house.

You will be part of a growing team responsible for the design, implementation and evolution of hybrid space–terrestrial telecommunications networks. This is essential for AAC Clyde Space to achieve its ambition to lead the creation of new space-based maritime communication services. The role requires technical expertise in the delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure data and communication services.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a passion for infrastructure quality and innovation, who has experience of enabling workflows and processes using cloud-based network functions. You should be comfortable working in an agile development environment. You should also be comfortable with infrastructure as code. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to creating innovative products within a fast-growing space technology company.

The role is based in either London or Glasgow where Hybrid Working is available. The nature of the role will require essential, occasional business travel (both local and global) plus the occasional ‘out of hours’ work that may be required to support customer and business activities.

Please note that in future, you may be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check (https://www.mygov.scot/apply-for-level-1-disclosure)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimise cloud network infrastructure across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure), with a focus on performance, security, resilience, and scalability
• Design and implement virtual networking components including VPCs/VNets, subnets, routing tables, transit gateways, and VPN gateways
• Engineer and manage network security controls including firewall policies, security groups, NACLs, WAF rules, DDoS protection, and zero-trust network access (ZTNA) frameworks
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, to automate provisioning and configuration of network resources Support the integration of analytics and data services on top of the network infrastructure.
• Design and operate containerised networking for Kubernetes environments, including CNI plugins, network policies, ingress controllers, and private control planes
• Implement and manage SD-WAN and hybrid connectivity solutions bridging on-premises, cloud, and satellite/non-terrestrial network (NTN) environments
• Enforce network architecture standards, producing high-quality low-level designs from comprehensive high-level designs
• Automate deployments, reporting, and network administrative tasks using scripting (Python, Bash) and CI/CD pipelines
• Support the integration of analytics and data services on top of the network infrastructure
• Monitor and improve cloud and network environments, driving continuous service improvement through SLO/SLA ownership and post-incident reviews
• Collaborate closely with security, platform, and application engineering teams to deliver robust, well-integrated solutions

Skills Required

• Relevant degree or equivalent work experience
• Established professional with hands-on experience in cloud network engineering, with deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and working knowledge of a second
• Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform; experience with GitOps workflows
• Hands‑on experience with containerised networking in Kubernetes, including CNI configuration, network policies, and service mesh implementation
• Familiarity with SD‑WAN technologies and hybrid/multi‑site connectivity patterns
• Experience with observability and monitoring platforms (e.g. Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) for network telemetry and alerting
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python preferred) for network automation and tooling
• Background in technology delivery across cyber security, digital services, or telecommunications domains
• Experience with CI/CD tooling commonly used for technology delivery (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket)

Skills Desired

• Relevant cloud or networking certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer
• Track record in the design, deployment, and improvement of telecommunications systems and services, including non‑terrestrial networks (NTN) or satellite communications
• Experience with SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) or cloud‑delivered security platforms
• Experience with network simulation or emulation environments for pre‑production validation
• Relevant space and/or maritime industry experience
• Previous experience working within a small or medium‑sized high‑growth company

About Aac Clyde Space

AAC Clyde Space provides small satellite technologies and services that help governments, businesses and institutions access high‑quality data from space. Covering satellite components, mission services and space‑based data delivery, the company offers end‑to‑end solutions that turn space‑based intelligence into real‑world impact. Applications include weather monitoring, maritime safety, security and defence, agriculture and forestry.

AAC Clyde Space is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with operations also in the UK, Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. The company’s shares are traded on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm (Ticker: AAC) and on the US OTCQX Market (OTCQX: ACCMF).

Some of our clients include Horizon Technologies, Orbcomm, OHB Sweden, Intuitive Machines, Clearspace, Astroscale, the United States Airforce Academy, UK Space Agency, Swedish National Space Agency, European Space Agency and NASA.

Data Protection Policy As part of our recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, please click here to see our job applicant privacy notice.

Right to Work AAC Clyde Space has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the EU or the country in which they plan to work. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to AAC Clyde Space verifying that you are eligible to work in that country before you start work.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We aim to create a positive recruitment and selection experience across every part of our business. The company is committed to handling applications to a consistently high standard and all candidates with dignity and respect. Those involved in the recruitment and selection process will act with integrity, objectivity and professionalism. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and to have diversity reflected within our global workforce. We believe its diversity and inclusion will allow for greater creativity and innovation to help AAC Clyde Space Group deliver the vision to help improve life on earth.

Openness to Flexible Working We recognise work‑life balance is important so we are open to discussions around flexible working, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. If you would like to know more, please ask the Hiring Manager during any recruitment process that you may be involved in.