Cloud DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Hybrid - Manchester Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Location: Hybrid - Remote / 1to2 x days per week - Travel to Central Manchester Job Type: Permanent Security Clearance: This role is exclusively open to UK sole nationals ONLY who either hold or are eligible for Security Clearance (SC). We are on the lookout for a talented and motivated Cloud DevOps Engineers to join a dynamic Cloud Pod. The client works in focused, agile teams called Pods - groups of technical professionals who come together to build and maintain cloud platforms. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and are passionate about continuous learning, we'd love to hear from you. Your Role: Build and maintain cloud platforms with a high degree of focus on technical reuse, standardisation and blueprints; think code first rather than 'ClickOps' Embrace modern ways of working and feel part of our customer's outcomes as we group around activities in agile type sprints. Continue to strengthen and bolster your existing capabilities in platform engineering through a mix of professional training, certifications, and experiences. Your skills and experience Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Familiarity with scripting and resource monitoring using tools like YAML, PowerShell, JSON, or Python, with a focus on automation and reducing manual tasks. Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation, ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep. Understanding of DevOps practices and tools, including GitHub, Azure DevOps (Boards, Pipelines, Artifacts), and observability tools like Splunk. Experience contributing to end-to-end delivery using ITIL frameworks, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. Security Clearance Requirements: Ideally you will currently hold valid SC level Security clearance or at a minimum you must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the past 5 years. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV in application to James Money -