Cloud Engineer (Defence) Location: South West (onsite, 4 days per week) Rate: £700–800 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) – active or recently lapsed Join a high-profile Defence programme delivering complex, mission-critical cloud environments. This role sits within a secure engineering team, building and maintaining highly available Kubernetes and Terraform-based infrastructure for classified systems. Key Focus * Hands-on cloud engineering within secure environments (more engineering than architectural design). * Ownership of Kubernetes-based platform build, deployment, and optimisation. * Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform in multi-tenant, air-gapped, and Terraform Cloud environments. * Cloud-native testing, verification, and automation of platform reliability. * Contribution to the secure delivery and compliance of cloud platforms supporting Defence systems. Required Skills & Experience * DV Clearance (current or lapsed within 12 months). * Strong Kubernetes engineering experience (build, management, troubleshooting). * Deep Terraform knowledge (Terraform Cloud preferred). * Cloud platform testing and validation experience (e.g. integration, performance, or environment resilience). * Experience in modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or hybrid secure hosting). * Proven ability to work in secure, high-assurance environments. Why Apply Be part of a mission-driven programme at the forefront of Defence cloud transformation. You’ll join a deeply technical team that prioritises engineering rigour, security, and delivery excellence