Cloud Engineer

• 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., 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.

• 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.

Ncounter partner with Management Consultancies and Central Government, to assist with transformational and process change programmes. Solving critical management and technology issues, our clients offer a diverse set of projects for their consultants to lead in an impactfully manner. Primarily centred around Cyber Security, Defence programmes - these companies also have projects in emerging technologies such as AI, augmented/ virtual reality and deep learning and theses tasks faced on a daily basis are exceptionally challenging and varied.