Network / Cloud / DevOps Engineer
Posted 7 days ago by CBSbutler
£86 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network / Cloud / DevOps Engineer role focuses on supporting a high-profile defence programme through the design and implementation of secure infrastructure as part of a cloud migration initiative. The position requires collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the systems are secure and scalable. Candidates must possess SC clearance and have a strong background in network engineering, cloud solutions, and DevOps practices. This is a hybrid role based in Reading or Warton, requiring attendance in the office 2-3 times every two weeks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure and maintain secure network infrastructure for defence environments.
- Build and manage cloud solutions (AWS / Azure) with a focus on resilience and compliance.
- Implement DevOps practices to automate deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are secure, scalable and fit for purpose.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across network, cloud and application layers.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in network engineering (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) in secure environments.
- Proficiency in DevOps tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker).
- Scripting knowledge (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Previous experience in defence, government, or secure environments.
Salary (Rate): £86.00/hr
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job title: Network / Cloud / DevOps Engineer – Defence Sector
Location: Hybrid/Remote – Reading or Warton 2-3 times a week evey 2 weeks.
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate: £600 - £650 per day inside ir35
SC clearance is required for this role
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Network / Cloud / DevOps Engineer to join a high-profile defence programme. This role is part of a major on-premise to cloud migration , offering the opportunity to shape and deliver the next generation of secure infrastructure. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable systems that directly support national security.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure and maintain secure network infrastructure for defence environments.
- Build and manage cloud solutions (AWS / Azure) with a focus on resilience and compliance.
- Implement DevOps practices to automate deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are secure, scalable and fit for purpose.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across network, cloud and application layers.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong background in network engineering (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) in secure environments.
- Proficiency in DevOps tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker).
- Scripting knowledge (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Previous experience in defence, government, or secure environments.
Desirable Skills
- Industry-recognised network certifications (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, JNCIP, CompTIA Network+).
- Exposure to security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, MOD standards)
If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert with your CV
Many thanks,