Cloud Platform Engineer - AI & National Security Programme

Location: On site in Cheltenham

Duration: 12 months initially

Clearance: You must be a UK Sole National & hold active SC clearance

The Opportunity

We are seeking talented Cloud Platform Engineers to join a cutting edge programme supporting a UK Intelligence Community customer in the Cheltenham area.

This is not traditional defence IT or routine support work. Instead, you''ll be part of a forward thinking environment focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, and modern cloud-native technologies.

What You''ll Be Doing

As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will:

• Design, build, automate and maintain cloud-native platforms and infrastructure
• Enable Data Science and Software Engineering teams to develop and deploy solutions at scale
• Work with modern tooling including:
  • AWS
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm
• Support rapid delivery of innovative solutions in a mission-critical environment

The Environment

You''ll be working within an AI Lab-style model, where:

• Experimentation and innovation are actively encouraged
• Teams rapidly prototype, test, and adopt emerging technologies
• Requirements evolve-this is a dynamic, exploratory environment
• New ideas are valued over simply maintaining legacy systems

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who thrive in fast-moving, evolving environments and want to be at the forefront of technology innovation in National Security.

What We''re Looking For

• Experience working with cloud-native platforms and infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of AWS and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
• Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm)
• A mindset geared towards innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in uncertain or evolving requirements environments

Security Requirements

• Active SC (Security Check) clearance is required
• Must be a UK Sole National due to the nature of the work and client requirements

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