Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant at Spectrum IT
We're looking for an experienced Contract AWS Cloud Engineer to join a secure government-related project based onsite in Leeds. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong hands‑on AWS experience and a solid understanding of cloud security and automation within highly regulated environments.
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active Enhanced SC or DV Clearance. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants without this level of clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, build, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure in a secure, scalable, and resilient environment.
* Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO27001).
* Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
* Automate deployment and configuration processes using Python, PowerShell, or other scripting tools.
* Integrate AWS security logs and data flows with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk).
* Support live cloud environments through monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation.
* Collaborate effectively across engineering and security teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant solutions.
Technical Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience with core AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, KMS, IAM, VPC, Security Groups, SQS, SNS.
* Strong background in cloud security and monitoring (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Config, CloudWatch).
* Familiarity with DevOps practices including Git‑based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and testing automation.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently within a secure environment.
If you’re a contract AWS Cloud Engineer with active enhanced SC or DV clearance looking for your next exciting project, please send your CV to philipmeehan@spectrumit.co.uk for immediate consideration.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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