Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Boeing; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer to manage automated solutions in a classified environment. The role requires expertise in Infrastructure as Code and cloud security best practices, playing a crucial part in supporting the UK defence sector. The position comes with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual incentives

Access to learning courses and tools

Annual leave of 23 days plus public holidays

Company-paid private healthcare

Enhanced sickness pay

Business-leading family leave policies

Life insurance entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure automation, cloud engineering, or related roles.
• Strong expertise in IaC tools such as Terraform and Bicep.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing automated solutions in MoDCloud Azure.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on integration.
• Monitoring and optimizing cloud resources for performance and compliance.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud security practices

Cloud engineering

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Tools

Terraform

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates

Bicep

CI/CD tools (Gitla, Nexus, Ansible)

Job description

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing delivers leading-edge platforms, technology, services, and capabilities to bring the best value to the Ministry of Defence and UK national security services.

Employing more than 1,800 people, Boeing Defence UK provides long-term support for more than 120 Boeing military rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircrafts in the UK. For example, the Chinook and Apache helicopters, and the Poseidon and C-17 airplanes. Our support ranges from mission critical Logistics Information Services, next generation in-flight digital tools, to aircraft and operational modelling and simulation methodology.

Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach, Boeing Defence UK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

The Role

As an Infrastructure Automation Engineer (MODCLOUD AZURE), you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automated infrastructure solutions within the MoDCloud Azure classified environment. You will specialize in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud infrastructure.

Please note: this role is subject to successful Contract Award.

This is an on-site role, with flexibility for occasional remote working at the discretion of the management team.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of your role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

Designing and implementing automated infrastructure solutions in MoDCloud Azure, ensuring compliance with defense standards.

Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate automation practices into the software development lifecycle.

Monitoring and optimizing cloud resources for performance, cost, and security, adhering to MoD guidelines.

Implementing best practices for cloud security, compliance, and disaster recovery in classified environments.

Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure-related issues in a timely manner.

Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in Documenting processes, configurations, and best practices for future reference and training.

Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and you’ll be required to undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required.

Preferred Experience

Experience in infrastructure automation, cloud engineering, or a related role.

Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.

Experience with Microsoft Azure services and architecture, particularly in classified environments.

Experience with CI/CD, code repository and automation tools such as:Gitla, Nexus, Ansible Automation Platform and Mavern.

Component with common scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash,) for automation tasks and HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) or similar declarative configuration languages.

Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks, particularly in classified settings.

Experience working in the UK defense industry and familiarity with classified environments is preferable.

Desirable Experience

Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer).

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, ELK Stack).

Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you’ll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you’ll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary, with annual incentive plans, including access to a pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.

Access to a wide-range of free learning courses and tools to support your professional development.

Inclusive culture, with a range of societies that you can get involved in.

Annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.

Company-paid private healthcare medical plan (BUPA Medical Plan) and annual health assessment entitlement.

Enhanced sickness pay.

Business-leading maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.

Access to a life insurance entitlement of six times your annual salary.

Access to a wide-range of physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing programmes, tools, and incentives.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start. See job description for details.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)