Cloud Engineer

Package:Competitive Salary Benefits

Role ID:SF18765

Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were 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.

The Role

As a Cloud Engineer you will be at the forefront of enabling secure scalable and mission-critical cloud capabilities working collaboratively to design deploy and automate solutions.

Day-to-day you willhelp deliver next-generation services across complex operational environments building and configuring cloud services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing implementing and maintaining secure scalable cloud-based solutions across public private and hybrid environments
• Developing and maintaining infrastructure as Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform CloudFormation or ARM templates
• Automating deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention
• Collaborating closely with other teams to enable smooth application deployments documenting the designs
• Monitoring cloud environments for performance availability cost optimisation and security compliance
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks and internal governance standards

Essential experience of the Cloud Engineer:

• Previous experience in designing deploying and managing solutions in AWS
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools
• Previous experience with containers and orchestration such as Kubernetes
• The ability to produce strong documentation and speak with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Essential qualifications for the Cloud Engineer:

We value difference and we dont 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 Malvern or Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns available.

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres 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 youll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork and pulling together youll 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. Benefits

• 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

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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 mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for DV clearance as a minimum.

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