Cloud and Infrastructure Architect

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer - Defence & Security

Bristol, London or Manchester | £55,000 - £80,000 | SC/DV Cleared or Eligible

Are you an experienced engineer with a consulting mindset, passionate about delivering secure, scalable, and cutting-edge cloud solutions?

We're looking for Cloud & Infrastructure Engineers to support high-impact Defence & Security programmes. You'll work across industries, delivering cloud-native solutions and leading-edge infrastructure in multi-cloud environments-while contributing to some of the UK's most critical work.

What you'll bring:

Strong problem-solving and communication skills, able to simplify complex issues
Experience delivering secure, resilient, scalable cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Hands-on with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines
Proficient in Python or Bash scripting
Knowledge of cloud security best practices (e.g. IAM, encryption, vulnerability management)
Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, serverless, and event-driven architectures
Comfortable working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
A passion for engineering excellence and staying on top of emerging tech
Eligible for SC or DV clearance (current clearance a strong plus)Nice to have:

Experience leading teams or managing technical deliverables
Familiarity with cloud cost optimisation, monitoring and logging toolsWhat's on offer:

£55k-£80k salary depending on experience
Flexible hybrid working from Bristol, London or Manchester
Cutting-edge projects across defence and wider industry
A supportive, inclusive environment with clear progression pathsReady to help shape the future of cloud and engineering in national security? Apply now

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