Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer

Northrop Grumman UK; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working schedules

Flexible Benefits Package

Employee Incentive Programme

Career Development

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Mid-Senior Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer in Cheltenham, England. The role involves designing AWS and hybrid-cloud systems, automating deployments using Infrastructure as Code, and troubleshooting networking systems. Candidates should have proven experience in IT Systems Design and Administration, alongside certifications like AWS Associate. This role offers flexible working schedules and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT Systems Design, Deployment and Administration.
• Experience in technical or team leadership positions.
• Extensive experience designing, deploying and troubleshooting IPv4 networking.

Responsibilities

• Working with stakeholders to design AWS and hybrid‑cloud systems.
• Designing and building solutions in AWS.
• Automating system deployment using Infrastructure as Code.

Skills

IT Systems Design

Cloud-based solutions

Administration of Linux systems

Administration of Windows systems

Ansible

Python

Networking protocols

Education

AWS Certified – Associate level

Tools

Bash

PowerShell

Puppet

Job description

Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer

Role clearance type: Must currently hold highest level of UK government clearance.

As a critical part of the Infrastructure Team, we support our customers in their journey to refactor, replatform and rehost their mission‑critical systems into AWS. We deliver mission value by transforming our customers’ systems, improving reliability, reducing costs and enabling organisational agility by utilising Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps techniques.

Benefits

• Flexible working schedules – we offer flexible and hybrid arrangements. Discuss preferences at the application stage.
• Flexible Benefits Package – choose NGUKL benefits that fit your needs. Core benefits include Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension, with additional options such as Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme – exceptional performance is recognised through an annual incentive programme awarded to top performers.
• Career Development – ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Working with stakeholders to design AWS and hybrid‑cloud systems.
• Designing and building solutions in AWS.
• Administering systems based on Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Designing and troubleshooting IP networking systems for AWS and hybrid‑cloud environments.
• Automating system deployment, operation and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tooling.

Experience

• Proven experience in IT Systems Design, Deployment and Administration; recent roles in technical or team leadership positions.
• AWS Certified – Associate level with experience designing, deploying and administering cloud‑based solutions.
• Extensive experience administering Linux and Windows Operating Systems in large corporate environments.
• Extensive experience designing, deploying and troubleshooting IPv4 networking, including subnetting, OSPF routing, VLANs and VPNs.
• Experience automating tasks with Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python.

Future Team

“Life as a Cloud Engineer is an exceptionally rewarding role where no two days are truly the same. You can be troubleshooting Python code in a Lambda function, designing complex solutions, presenting to the customer, and building the same solution using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps tooling. This variety keeps the role fresh and I finish each day feeling like I’ve learned something new.” — Kris, Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer, National Security Solutions @ Northrop Grumman UK

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We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from communities currently under‑represented in our industry. We treat everyone with respect and foster safe, inclusive environments.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

Location

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom