Cloud Engineering Specialist in Cheltenham

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you may be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance. An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, we deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

Why this job matters

The Cloud Engineering Specialist independently implements core infrastructure and security services in Amazon Web Services to deliver highly available and scalable services, automating time intensive processes whilst meeting security and compliance objectives in all aspects of the secure cloud ecosystem.

This job role can be based in London, Cheltenham or Ipswich. Onsite (5 days office based). Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in the UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

What you’ll be doing

• Be hands on in the build and development of world class secure cloud-based solutions as part of an agile delivery team.
• Lead the design of cloud solutions.
• Work directly with our customers to understand their requirements.
• Work with support teams to enable management and monitoring of cloud-based systems, and their ongoing support.
• Provide some third line support to deployed cloud-based solutions.
• Line manage several more junior members of the team, assisting them in their professional development.

Essential Skills

• Cloud Architecture/Design
• Cloud Migration
• Cloud Deployment
• Software Development for Cloud
• Agile Methodologies

You’ll definitely

• Have experience utilising AWS cloud services, both compute and appropriate managed services.
• Have expertise in developing for cloud, with experience in iterative full-stack development in appropriate languages (for example node.js or Python).
• Have experience in delivering Kubernetes or AWS EKS solutions.
• Have experience managing infrastructure-as-code, for example using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Have experience managing or mentoring more junior colleagues.

You might even

• Have some experience with CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as Jenkins.
• Have experience automating specific management and maintenance activities, to support BAU tasks in complex systems environments.
• Have familiarity with micro-service and container based deployment strategies, and a zero trust authorization model.
• Some experience in the migration of on-prem solution to AWS.
• Have experience with other cloud platforms such as Azure and GCP.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.

In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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