Cloud Engineering Specialist

Cloud Engineering Specialist Overview

As a Cloud Engineering Specialist, you will play a crucial role in implementing core infrastructure and security services within Amazon Web Services (AWS). This position is vital for delivering highly available and scalable services while automating processes to meet security and compliance objectives.

You will be part of a specialist security team that protects critical national infrastructure and is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of communities globally. Your work will be innovative and technologically challenging, providing opportunities to engage in unique projects with advanced tools and talented colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently implement core infrastructure and security services in AWS.
• Automate time-intensive processes while ensuring compliance with security objectives.
• Engage in hands-on development of secure cloud-based solutions as part of an agile team.
• Lead the design and architecture of cloud solutions based on customer needs.
• Collaborate with support teams for effective management and monitoring of cloud systems.
• Provide third-line support for deployed cloud solutions.
• Mentor and manage junior team members to support their professional growth.

Essential Skills

• Experience in cloud architecture and design, particularly with AWS.
• Proficient in cloud migration and deployment.
• Strong software development skills for cloud environments, particularly in Node.js or Python.
• Experience with Kubernetes or AWS EKS.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a 10% on-target bonus.
• BT Pension scheme with contributions from both employee and employer.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing with service.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare and cycle-to-work schemes.
• World-class training and development opportunities.
• Equal family leave policy starting January 2025.
• Enhanced support for women’s health.
• 24/7 access to private virtual GP appointments.
• Two weeks of paid carer’s leave.
• Discounted broadband and mobile packages.

This role requires DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance, and candidates must have lived in the UK for at least 10 years to qualify. The position is based in London, Cheltenham, or Ipswich, and is office-based from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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