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Cloud Engineer

Summary

Design, deploy, and secure AWS cloud infrastructure using IaC (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines for a defence & security company in Farnborough.

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join their team in Farnborough. In this permanent role, you will work with cutting-edge technology to enable secure, scalable, and mission-critical cloud capabilities within complex operational environments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Building and configuring cloud services to meet business and application requirements
  • Monitoring cloud environments for performance, availability, cost optimisation, and security compliance
  • Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
  • Automating deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
  • Implementing and enforcing cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security
  • Working closely with development, operations, and security teams to enable smooth application deployments
Job Requirements:
  • Previous experience in designing, deploying, and managing solutions in AWS
  • Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
  • Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools
  • Familiarity with networking concepts (DNS, VPN, load balancers, firewalls, routing)
  • Strong familiarity with AWS services
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)


This role is based at either the Farnborough site, with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package


If you are an experienced Cloud Engineer looking to advance your career and work on pioneering projects within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dedicated team.

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