Infrastructure Engineer

HelloKindred; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, build and automate AWS-based infrastructure supporting data and analytics platforms. The role focuses on creating secure and scalable cloud environments with IaC-based provisioning.

You will implement security controls, manage IAM, VPCs and networking, and collaborate with development, architecture and security teams to deliver reliable platform deployments in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• AWS infrastructure experience required.
• Knowledge of IAM, VPCs, networking and authentication.
• IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Cloud security principles, governance and compliance.
• Automation of deployment and environment management.
• Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills.
• Eligible for BPSS clearance.
• PAYE employment through Umbrella company.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy AWS infrastructure environments to support platform workloads.
• Configure core AWS services, networking, security groups, IAM roles and access controls.
• Implement and maintain cloud security policies per enterprise standards.
• Develop IaC scripts for provisioning and recreation of environments.
• Ensure scalable, resilient, secure and efficient infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development, architecture and security teams on deployments and enhancements.

Skills

AWS infrastructure

Cloud security

Terraform/CloudFormation

IaC automation

Networking & IAM

Troubleshooting

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people's lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers -connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 31, 2026
Work Setup: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office)
Clearance Required: Eligibility for BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, build and automate AWS-based infrastructure supporting strategic data and analytics platforms. The role will focus on creating secure and scalable cloud environments, implementing security controls and developing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions to enable rapid and repeatable environment provisioning.

What you will do:

• Design, build and deploy AWS infrastructure environments to support platform and application workloads.
• Configure core AWS services, networking, security groups, IAM roles, permissions and user authentication mechanisms.
• Implement and maintain cloud security policies in line with enterprise security standards and best practices.
• Develop and automate Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scripts for environment provisioning and recreation.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions remain scalable, resilient, secure and operationally efficient.
• Collaborate with development, architecture and security teams to support platform deployments and ongoing enhancements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud platform engineering.
• Apply advanced knowledge of AWS IAM, Security Groups, VPCs, networking, authentication and access management.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation or similar automation tools.
• Possess a strong understanding of cloud security principles, governance and compliance controls.
• Show experience automating infrastructure deployment, configuration and environment management.
• Apply strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and operational support skills.
• Meet the eligibility requirements for BPSS clearance.
• Accept PAYE employment through an Umbrella company.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.