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# DV Cleared Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Salt Search Ltd.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Cloud Services, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, AWS EKS
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815176152-dv-cleared-cloud-engineer

## About the Role

* Core Technical Expertise:Strong experience on core AWS services (compute and managed services).
 * Development & IaC:Full-stack cloud development skills (Python, Node.js) and hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation).
 * Containers & Orchestration:Demonstrated experience delivering Kubernetes or AWS EKS solutions.

Key Vetting Requirements

 * Must holdDeveloped Vetting (DV)level clearance.
 * Must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last10 years.

## Description

Senior/Specialist Cloud Engineers (AWS & Secure Infrastructure) Location:London, Ipswich, or Cheltenham (100% On-site)

Salary:Up to £100,000 +10% Bonus

Security Clearance:Active DV Clearance (10+ years UK residency required)

About the Role We are recruiting for a global security organisationsupporting critical national infrastructure and global defencesystems.

You will design, build, and deploy high-availability AWS solutions and secure cloud architecture. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you will automate complex processes, deliver zero-trust cloud solutions, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

 * Cloud Design & Build:Lead the design and hands-on build of secure AWS cloud architecture and solutions.
 * Automation & Infrastructure:Manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automate time-intensive administrative processes.
 * Support & Maintenance:Provide 3rd line support for deployed cloud systems and collaborate with support teams on system monitoring.
 * Leadership:Line manage, mentor, and foster the professional development of junior engineers.

What We Are Looking For

 * Core Technical Expertise:Strong experience on core AWS services (compute and managed services).
 * Development & IaC:Full-stack cloud development skills (Python, Node.js) and hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation).
 * Containers & Orchestration:Demonstrated experience delivering Kubernetes or AWS EKS solutions.

Key Vetting Requirements

 * Must holdDeveloped Vetting (DV)level clearance.
 * Must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last10 years.

Package

 * Salary upto£100,000
 * Up to10% annual bonus
 * Market-leading pension scheme
 * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
 * Enhanced family leave & 2 weeks paid carer's leave
 * Private 24/7 virtual GP access, healthcare, and wellness support


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