cloud engineer for national security missions

QinetiQ develops defence technology and innovations that empower and protect lives, supporting critical national security missions and customers in highly secure environments.

• Design, implement and support secure AWS cloud environments;
• Deliver infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code using Terraform;
• Support the migration and hosting of applications and workloads within AWS platforms;
• Monitor, maintain and optimise cloud services to ensure performance, resilience and security;
• Work closely with customer stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver technical solutions;
• Contribute to technical documentation, testing activities and continuous service improvement.

• At least three years of experience working as a Cloud Engineer in AWS environments;
• Strong understanding of AWS networking, security and platform services;
• Experience developing and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform;
• Experience using Python or Shell for automation activities;
• Experience delivering cloud projects within secure, regulated or mission-critical environments;
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams and collaborating with technical stakeholders;
• Active eDV (Enhanced Developed Vetting) clearance;
• AWS Certification at Associate level or equivalent experience;
• Relevant technical qualification, degree or equivalent industry experience.

• Competitive package with benefits;
• 37 Hours per week;
• Based at the customer’s London site 5 days per week;
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance;
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days;
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance;
• Employee discount portal including Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, restaurants and cinema tickets;
• Volunteering opportunities supporting charities and the local community.