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Cloud Engineer (Malvern, England, United Kingdom) @ QinetiQ Limited

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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Package: </span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Competitive Salary + Benefits </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Role ID: </span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">SF20205</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#4f81bd"> </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The Role<br></span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll be a forefront of enabling secure, scalable and mission-critical cloud capabilities within our Cloud Engineering team providing critical support across public, private or hybrid environments.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Your responsibilities will include:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Building and configuring cloud services to meet business and application requirements</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Monitoring cloud environments for performance, availability, cost optimisation, and security compliance</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Developing and maintaining infrastructure as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Automating deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Implementing and enforcing cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption and network security</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Working closely with development, operations, and security teams to enable smooth application deployments</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#548dd4"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Essential experience of the Cloud Engineer</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Previous experience in designing, deploying, and managing solutions in AWS</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Familiarity with networking concepts (DNS, VPN, load balancers, firewalls, routing)</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Strong familiarity with AWS services</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Essential qualifications for the Cloud Engineer</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt">:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We value difference and we don’t 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.<strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Malvern</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects"><span style="color:#4472c4">UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</span></a></span></p><p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Our Recruitment Process:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. One of our recruitment team will contact you.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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 means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:red"> </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Why Join QinetiQ?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s 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.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll 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</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">. <a href="http://www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq">www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq</a> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Our Benefits</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Employee discount portal: </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px"> </p> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:white">#UKI <span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">#LI-LM1</span></span></p>

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