Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer

Engineering London England, United Kingdom

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time. WHAT'S YOUR POSSIBLE?

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

The Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer, you will play a key role within our Infrastructure Team, supporting customers on their journey to refactor, replatform and rehost mission critical systems into AWS. You will enable transformation through Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps practices, improving system reliability, reducing cost and enhancing agility. You'll work with a wide range of technologies and environments, supporting national security missions and contributing to cutting edge cloud engineering at scale.

"Life as a Cloud Engineer is an exceptionally rewarding role where no two days are the same. The variety keeps the role fresh, and I always finish each day feeling like I've learnt something new." - Kris, Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer, National Security Solutions

• 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.

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience.
• Essential: AWS certification at Practitioner or Associate level, with experience designing and deploying cloud solutions.
• Essential: Experience administering Linux and Windows operating systems in large corporate environments.
• Essential: Strong understanding of IPv4 networking, including subnetting and routing.
• Essential: Experience automating tasks using Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python.
• Preferred: Experience working across high classification systems or in national security environments.
• Preferred: Exposure to DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure as Code tooling.

Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK national. You must be able to obtain and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance.

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Optional compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell programme
• Career development and training
• Performance bonuses

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.