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.