SC cleared GCP Cloud engineer

  • Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
  • 04/08/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications Python

Job Description

Senior Cloud engineer | SC Cleared or eligible | 6 month initial contract | £450-500 OutsideIR35 | Remote with occasional onsite

Key requirements:
  • Deep experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible or equivalent).
  • CI/CD tooling (eg GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
  • Strong Google Cloud experience, GKE in particular, and strong Linux systems administration.
  • Understanding of secure, hardened deployments and network security, with security-conscious instincts suited to an environment subject to accreditation scrutiny.
  • SC Clearance held or willingness to undergo.

Desirable:
  • Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, Go).
  • Experience in defence, government or regulated environments.
  • Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD).
  • Experience supporting streaming, data or ML platforms at scale.
Senior Cloud engineer | SC Cleared or eligible | 6 month initial contract | £450-500 OutsideIR35| Remote with occasional onsite
Please apply with up to date CV.