Cloud Engineer

QINETIQ LIMITED
Worcestershire, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Cloud Engineering Computer Networks Continuous Integration Domain Name System (DNS) Identity and Access Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Routing Cloud Services Software Deployment Load Balancing
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Delivery Pipeline Firewalls (Computer Science) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Cloudformation Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Terraform

Job description

As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll be a forefront of enabling secure, scalable and mission-critical cloud capabilities within our Cloud Engineering team providing critical support across public, private or hybrid environments.

Day-to-day, you’ll work collaboratively with engineering teams to design, deploy, and automate solutions that help deliver next-generation services across complex operational environments.

Your responsibilities will include: Building and configuring cloud services to meet business and application requirements Monitoring cloud environments for performance, availability, cost optimisation, and security compliance Developing and maintaining infrastructure as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates Automating deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention Implementing and enforcing cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption and network security Working closely with development, operations, and security teams to enable smooth application deployments

Requirements

Do you have experience in VPN?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Previous experience in designing, deploying, and managing solutions in AWS Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools Familiarity with networking concepts (DNS, VPN, load balancers, firewalls, routing) Strong familiarity with AWS services

Essential qualifications for the Cloud Engineer : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at either our Malvern or Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Private dental insurance
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance, Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

About the company

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Cloud Engineer at either our Malvern or Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds., UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Our Recruitment Process: At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com . One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture . www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

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