Cloud Engineer - Gloucester

Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements:

• We need you to be skilled in a range of AWS services and keen to keep up to date with the latest releases.
• We need experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK.
• We need experience using configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef or Ansible.
• We need a strong understanding of networking and how it translates to software-defined networking in the cloud.
• We need experience with container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, ECS or OpenShift.
• We need proficiency in scripting in at least one language such as Python, Bash or Go.
• AWS certifications are desired, although not essential.
• We can consider only candidates with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
• We require successful candidates to obtain Government SC clearance before starting.
• Some roles may require higher levels of National Security Vetting and continuous UK residency depending on the vetting level.

Responsibilities:

• We design and build cloud-native architectures.
• We use Terraform or CDK to deploy resources.
• We create and manage infrastructure and support infrastructure design.
• We liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.
• We create exemplar implementation patterns for projects.
• We manage and control software configuration for projects, including source repositories.
• We leverage AWS security features and ensure security best practices with developers.
• For senior engineers, we may offer opportunities to lead teams or individuals.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Ansible
• Bash
• Cloud
• Support
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Puppet
• Python
• Security
• Terraform

More:

We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts working collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data so governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in demanding environments. This Cloud Engineer role is based in Gloucester, with hybrid and flexible working options available. We offer 25 days holiday, flexible benefits, private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work support, taste cards and more, plus access to dedicated career management and training to support your development. We are growing our National Security business and offer opportunities to work on impactful client solutions, community engagement and outreach activities, within an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity and merit.

last updated 31 week of 2026