SC Cleared AWS Cloud Engineer

Experis; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Engineer to design and manage cloud-based infrastructure in a project delivering aeronautical information systems. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in AWS, IaC, and automation, with the ability to engage in Agile practices. This role involves remote work with occasional visits to Malvern. Competitive market rates apply.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AWS and familiar with a broad range of cloud services.
• Strong scripting skills for automation.
• Advanced abilities in Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Deliver technical presentations, test plans, and documentation.
• Mentor colleagues and promote best practices.
• Engage in Agile development processes.

Skills

Proficiency in AWS

Strong scripting skills

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

Advanced use of IaC tools

Knowledge of cloud security best practices

Troubleshooting and debugging skills

Experience working in Agile environments

Ability to write technical documentation

Configuration control using Git

Experience with Terraform

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Terraform

Git

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SC Cleared AWS Cloud Engineer
Location: Remote with occasional visits to Malvern
Duration: Until 31/03/2026 with likely extension
Rate: Market rates

Role Overview

The project is delivering a System of Systems Factory on a cloud platform to create, manage, and distribute aeronautical information. The current focus is on development and preparation for a future operational phase as a managed service. As a Cloud Engineer, you will design, develop, and manage cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). You will work within the Storage Team alongside subcontractors to integrate their products into the P-AIC System of Systems and the MOD Cloud Environment. Collaboration with other engineering and assurance teams is essential to ensure compliance and alignment with security and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure and services to support the project systems.
• Work to time and budget constraints, delivering outputs such as:
• • Technical presentations and documentation
  • Test plans and reports
  • User guides and work instructions
  • Design or process documents
  • Infrastructure or software builds
  • System installation or integration
  • CI/CD pipelines
• Lead or contribute to documentation and testing activities.
• Promote best practices, mentor colleagues, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Fully engage in Agile development and upskill in SAFe practices (training provided if needed).
• Support security, safety, and compliance activities, incorporating derived requirements into design evolution.
• Assist with estimation and change control processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong demonstrable cloud skills: Proficiency in AWS and experience with a broad range of cloud services.
• Automation: Strong scripting skills and automation using tools like Ansible.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced use of IaC tools and best practices.
• Ability to design and implement complex infrastructure.
• Security: Knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills, including incident response.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Ability to write technical documentation.
• Configuration control using Git.
• Experience with Terraform.

Desirable Skills

• Containers and orchestration: Understanding of Docker.
• Experience with Kubernetes, EKS, and Helm Charts.
• Web hosting, networking, IT security.
• Virtual applications/desktops.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or similar.
• Strong Microsoft skills: Deploying and managing Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Experience with GitLab, MOD Cloud, and Oracle DB.