National Security AWS DevOps Engineer (eDV) — Cloud Platform Owner

Forward Role; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role is recruiting an AWS DevOps Engineer (eDV) for national security programmes in the UK. The role focuses on building secure cloud platforms, automating infrastructure, and advancing toward senior Platform or Cloud responsibilities.

You will work with modern tooling across live national security programmes, driving ownership and reliability. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Linux, CI/CD, and scripting in Python or Bash.

Qualifications

• Active eDV clearance is required.
• Solid fundamentals in AWS and Terraform.
• Experience with secure cloud environments preferred.
• Mid-level SFIA 4-level equivalent.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Linux

CI/CD

Python/Bash

Infrastructure as Code

Automation & Reliability

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Linux

CI/CD

Python/Bash

Infrastructure as Code

Automation & Reliability

Job description

Forward Role is recruiting an AWS DevOps Engineer (eDV) for national security programmes in the UK. The role focuses on building secure cloud platforms, automating infrastructure, and advancing toward senior Platform or Cloud responsibilities.

You will work with modern tooling across live national security programmes, driving ownership and reliability. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Linux, CI/CD, and scripting in Python or Bash.