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 systemsThis 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
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website
Salary description
£520.00 - £560.00 per day