Cloud Engineer National Security West

Location(s)

UK, Europe & Africa : UK :
Manchester

Cloud Engineer

Manchester - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

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5000

We are looking for experienced Cloud Engineers to join our team following continuous growth and success. Our people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting‑edge, high‑quality solutions.

• You must be skilled in a range of AWS services, and show a keenness to keep up to date with the latest releases
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code, for example, Terraform, Cloud formation or CDK
• Have used configuration management tools e.g. puppet, chef, ansible etc
• Understanding of networking and how that translates to software defined networking in the cloud
• Experience in container orchestration systems, for example Kubernetes, ECS or Openshift
• Proficiency in scripting in at least 1 language e.g. Python, Bash, Go
• AWS certifications desired although not essential, we can provide opportunity for you to go through training courses and get certified in AWS.

• Designing and building cloud‑native architectures
• Using Terraform or CDK to deploy resources
• Infrastructure creation and management and design
• Liaising with key stakeholders, internal and external
• Create exemplar implementation patterns to projects (i.e. provide a standard Puppet script that will create a single AWS server with some CM)
• Managing and controlling the software configuration for projects including the source repository
• Leveraging many AWS security features and ensuring security best practices with developers
• For Senior Engineers there will be an opportunity for you to lead teams or individuals

• Work‑life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
• You can work around core hours with flexible and part‑time working
• Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
• You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
• Don’t know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career and we provide a range of excellent training courses to enable you to upskill in a given technology

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us.

The National Security business is growing and there are an increasing number of opportunities to work with a range of National Security clients to provide solutions that have a real impact. Be part of a growing team that not only delivers for its clients but also gives back to the community with plenty of opportunities to get involved with local community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region.

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offer employee share plan, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits including a green care scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture which values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who…