Cloud Engineer

Job Title: SC Cleared AWS Cloud Engineer

Location: Remote with occasional visits to Malvern

Duration; Until 31/03/2026 with likely extension

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.
• 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.