Senior Cloud Engineer - GCP
SC Cleared or Previously SC Cleared | UK Public Sector | Contract
We're looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to support the assessment and design of a secure, enterprise-scale Google Cloud environment for a major UK public-sector organisation.
Working closely with the Lead Cloud Architect, you'll assess the existing cloud estate, validate technical decisions and develop proof-of-concepts to help shape the future multi-cloud platform.
This is an opportunity to influence the design of a secure, scalable cloud environment, combining hands-on engineering with architecture, security and governance.
Key responsibilities
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Assess existing AWS and GCP environments, including IAM, security, governance and platform configuration.
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Support the design of enterprise multi-cloud landing zones and governance models.
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Review account and project structures, access controls, logging and security tooling.
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Develop proof-of-concepts covering cloud landing zones, provisioning and governance.
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Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
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Support CI/CD automation, ideally using GitHub Actions.
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Identify technical risks, dependencies and implementation considerations.
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Work alongside the Lead Cloud Architect to validate architectural decisions and future-state designs.
Essential experience
- Active or lapsed SC clearance
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Strong enterprise cloud engineering experience across AWS and GCP.
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Experience designing or implementing cloud landing zones and large-scale account or organisation structures.
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Strong knowledge of IAM, cloud security, governance and audit logging.
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Advanced Terraform / Infrastructure as Code capability.
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Experience with AWS Control Tower, AWS Organizations, Google Cloud Foundation Fabric or equivalent frameworks.
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Strong understanding of multi-cloud platform engineering.
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Previous experience within government, public-sector or regulated environments.
Security clearance
We're also happy to consider candidates who have previously held SC clearance, even if it has since lapsed.
We can explore reactivation or a new clearance application where appropriate, subject to eligibility, the relevant security checks and client approval.
Senior Cloud Engineer - GCP in London employer: SR2 Careers
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact large-scale IT and digital transformation projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working in the vibrant city of London. This role not only provides competitive compensation but also places you at the forefront of cutting-edge technology initiatives, making it an exciting and rewarding place to advance your career.
