Overview
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF20205
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.
The Role
As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll be at the 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 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
Essential experience
- 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
- 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 have the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.
Location and hours
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.
Security and eligibility
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution guidance can be found at GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Recruitment process
Our recruitment process emphasizes inclusion and accessibility. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you. Some roles are subject to national security vetting and other restrictions which may affect eligibility.
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 including Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
- Support for Armed Forces community via the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
- Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community
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