AWS Cloud Engineer

Role: AWS Cloud Engineer Location: Leeds Duration: Initial 6 months Day rate: £600 to £625/day Inside IR35 Clearance: active UK • C DV / enhanced SC We're on the lookout for an AWS Cloud Engineer to hit the ground running on a 6-month+ contract starting in November. Key responsibilities: • Building and managing secure AWS cloud environments (EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, VPCs, IAM, and more). • Designing and implementing cloud security controls and monitoring (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Config, CloudWatch). • Managing encryption keys and integrating AWS security logs with SIEM tools like Splunk. • Automating infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation. • Writing Python/PowerShell scripts for custom automation. • Supporting live environments with monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and cost optimisation. Key Requirements: • Hands-on AWS experience across core services. • Strong understanding of cloud security standards (CIS, NIST, ISO27001). • DevOps knowledge: Git, CI/CD pipelines, and testing workflows. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. If this sounds like you, or someone in your network, let's connect. We are keen to get the right candidate on board as soon as possible!