Position: Senior Cloud Engineer
Location: Newbury (Hybrid)
Daily Rate: £550 - £650 p.d Outside IR35
Clearance: UKSV DV Clearance Required
We're seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to support a high-profile programme within the defence sector. This contract role will focus on designing, building, and integrating secure cloud infrastructure across hybrid environments.
You'll play a key role in delivering scalable AWS solutions using Infrastructure as Code, while ensuring seamless integration with existing on-premises systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, configure, and deploy AWS infrastructure and networking using Terraform and CloudFormation.
* Develop and maintain reusable, best-practice IaC modules.
* Deliver secure and high-performing networking across AWS and hybrid environments.
* Design and implement integrations between on-prem and cloud (VPNs, Direct Connect, hybrid DNS, routing).
* Troubleshoot infrastructure, connectivity, and performance issues.
Key Requirements
1. Strong experience managing AWS environments at scale.
2. Hands-on expertise with Terraform and CloudFormation (or similar IaC tools).
3. Solid networking knowledge (DNS, routing, VPNs, firewalls).
4. Experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem integration patterns.
5. Strong troubleshooting abi...