Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer
// Role Summary
Join Northrop Grumman UK as a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer, driving innovation in AWS cloud environments for mission-critical systems. Play a key role in transforming infrastructure through IaC and DevSecOps for national security.
// Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain AWS and hybrid-cloud systems.
- Automate deployments and operations using Infrastructure as Code.
- Administer Linux and Windows environments, and manage IP networking.
- Support national security missions with cutting-edge cloud engineering.
- Requires UK citizenship and ability to obtain the highest level of UK Government security clearance.
// Role Specification
About the Role
As a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer at Northrop Grumman UK, you will be instrumental in our Infrastructure Team, guiding customers through the refactoring, replatforming, and rehosting of their mission-critical systems into AWS. You will leverage Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps practices to foster transformation, enhance system reliability, reduce costs, and boost agility.
This role involves working with a diverse range of technologies and environments, directly contributing to national security missions and advancing cloud engineering at scale.
Role Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain AWS and hybrid-cloud systems.
- Administer Linux and Windows-based environments.
- Maintain and troubleshoot IP networking across cloud and hybrid systems.
- Automate deployment, operation, and maintenance tasks using Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools.
- Continuously expand your own skills, maintaining and enhancing relevant certifications.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience.
- AWS certification at Practitioner or Associate level, with proven experience in designing and deploying cloud solutions.
- Experience administering Linux and Windows operating systems in large corporate environments.
- Strong understanding of IPv4 networking, including subnetting and routing.
- Experience automating tasks using tools such as Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet, or Python.
Preferred:
- Experience working with high-classification systems or within national security environments.
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure as Code tooling.
We encourage applications even if you don't meet every single requirement, as we value diverse experiences and learning potential.
Security Clearance & Nationality
Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK national. You will also be required to obtain and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Optional compressed fortnight
- Private healthcare
- Cash health plan
- Holiday buy and sell programme
- Career development and training
- Performance bonuses