Devops Cloud Engineer - NPPV3 Cleared

Michael Page (UK); Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure on AWS for a high-profile government project. The role requires expertise in CloudFormation templates, CI/CD automation, and a strong problem-solving aptitude. Candidates must hold NPPV3 clearance and be comfortable working on sensitive projects in a remote-first work environment. This is a 3-month contract with a competitive day rate and potential for extension.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Immediate start

Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies

Remote-first working model

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture best practices.
• Proven ability to create and manage CloudFormation templates for infrastructure as code.
• Skilled in CI/CD automation, ideally with GitHub Actions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.
• Holds NPPV3 clearance (essential) and is comfortable working on sensitive government projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Develop and manage CloudFormation templates for automated provisioning.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for seamless deployments.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure scalable and resilient cloud solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments to maintain high availability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and maintain NPPV3 clearance protocols throughout the engagement.

Skills

AWS services

CloudFormation templates

CI/CD automation

Problem-solving skills

Remote work skills

Job description

Job Summary

• 3 month contract - competitive day rate
• NPPV3 clearance must be held for this role

About Our Client

Leading consultancy delivering a high-profile government project.

Job Description

• Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Develop and manage CloudFormation templates for automated provisioning.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for seamless deployments.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure scalable and resilient cloud solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments to maintain high availability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and maintain NPPV3 clearance protocols throughout the engagement.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture best practices.
• Proven ability to create and manage CloudFormation templates for infrastructure as code.
• Skilled in CI/CD automation, ideally with GitHub Actions.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote‑first environment.
• Holds NPPV3 clearance (essential) and is comfortable working on sensitive government projects.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start on a high‑profile government project with real impact.
• A 3‑month contract with potential for extension.
• Remote‑first working model, with occasional travel to Staffordshire.
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies and automation tools.
• Join a leading consultancy known for innovation and excellence in delivering complex solutions.
• Competitive day rate and a chance to collaborate with top‑tier professionals in cloud engineering.