At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build secure cloud infrastructure using GCP and modern DevOps practices.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm transforming government cloud services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on innovation and security in cloud technology.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a secure environment while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in cloud engineering, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Location: Corsham (1 day per week onsite)
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
The Opportunity
We are delivering a major secure government cloud transformation and are seeking an experienced Cloud DevOps/Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate a highly secure private cloud platform. This is a hands-on engineering role within a secure, air-gapped environment where automation, resilience, security, and reliability are fundamental. You'll play a key role in building cloud infrastructure from the ground up while working with modern DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, deploy, and operate infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Design, implement, and support Kubernetes (GKE) platforms in secure environments.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tooling.
- Engineer solutions for highly secure, disconnected (air-gapped) environments.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and observability to support Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
- Improve platform resilience, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Work closely with engineering and security teams to deliver robust solutions.
GCP Platform Engineer - SC cleared employer: IO Associates
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
