Cloud Engineer (National Security)
Location: Cheltenham
Hybrid: Secure-site working required (hybrid pattern)
Salary: £60,000 – £95,000 depending on experience and SFIA level
Clearance: Must hold active eDV clearance
The Opportunity
You will be joining a long-standing but fast-growing engineering consultancy with a strong reputation across the National Security space, particularly in the West.
The organisation has built its name by delivering high-quality cloud and engineering capability into secure environments, while maintaining a culture that feels very different to the typical consultancies in this space.
The structure is intentionally flat, the teams are close-knit, and there is a genuine focus on creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and able to do their best work. It’s often described internally as a “people-first” business, and that shows in how they operate day to day.
As they continue to grow, there is a clear focus on maintaining that culture while expanding their footprint across new programmes and customers. There is also a longer-term ambition to move towards an employee-owned trust, reinforcing their commitment to ownership, stability and rewarding the people who contribute to the business.
For engineers currently operating in more rigid or process-heavy environments, this offers a chance to work somewhere that combines strong engineering standards with a genuinely supportive culture.
The Role
As a Cloud Engineer you will support the design, implementation and evolution of cloud platforms across secure programmes, working closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver scalable and cost-effective solutions.
You will play a key role in shaping how cloud is used across projects, contributing to both delivery and ongoing platform strategy.
Typical responsibilities include:
* Designing, implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure using AWS services and cloud-native tooling
* Supporting and advising teams on cloud architecture decisions and best practice approaches
* Contributing to infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or similar frameworks
* Working with containerised environments and modern deployment approaches where appropriate
* Engaging with engineers and stakeholders to shape cloud strategy and platform direction
* Ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and cost-effective across the lifecycle
The environment is cloud-focused but intentionally flexible. The organisation places far more value on engineering mindset, collaboration and the ability to learn than on matching a rigid list of tools.
This role suits engineers who enjoy contributing across both delivery and strategy, rather than operating in a narrowly defined technical position.
You may currently be working as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Platform Engineer within a secure environment and looking for a role where you can have more influence and work within a team that prioritises people as much as technology.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active clearance to work in the National Security space.
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