SC Cleared AWS Cloud Engineer

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