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We call it Defining Possible.\nThis mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within our communities.\nJoin Us as a Cloud Engineer\nThis is more than just a job. It's a mission.\nAs a Cloud Engineer within our National Security Solutions business, you'll play a key role in helping customers modernise and transform mission-critical systems. Working as part of our Cloud Team, you'll support customers in refactoring, replatforming and migrating complex applications and infrastructure into AWS and hybrid-cloud environments.\nYou'll work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure as Code to deliver secure, scalable and resilient solutions that improve reliability, reduce operational costs and increase organisational agility. From designing cloud architectures and automating deployments to supporting containerised workloads and troubleshooting live platforms, you'll make a direct impact on some of the UK's most important national security programmes.\nAs Kris, Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer, explains:\n\"Life as a Cloud Engineer is an exceptionally rewarding role where no two days are truly the same. You can be troubleshooting Python code in a Lambda function, designing complex solutions, presenting to customers and building those same solutions using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps tooling. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn.\"\nYou'll join a highly collaborative Infrastructure Team made up of cloud, platform, systems administration and engineering specialists, working across public cloud, on-premise and hybrid environments while solving complex technical challenges for multiple customers.\nWhat You'll Do\nDesign, build and maintain AWS and hybrid-cloud platforms supporting national security missions\nAdminister and support Linux and Windows-based infrastructure within secure enterprise environments\nTroubleshoot and optimise IP networking, routing and connectivity across cloud and hybrid systems\nAutomate deployment, configuration and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools\nBuild, deploy and support containerised applications using Kubernetes and Amazon EKS within secure AWS environments\nCollaborate with engineers, architects and customers to deliver reliable, scalable and secure technology solutions\nContinuously develop your skills and maintain relevant industry certifications\nWhat We're Looking For\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical discipline, equivalent qualification, or relevant industry experience\nAWS certification at Practitioner or Associate level, with experience designing, deploying and administering cloud solutions\nExperience administering Linux and Windows operating systems within large enterprise environments\nKnowledge of IPv4 networking, including routing, subnetting and troubleshooting connectivity issues\nExperience automating infrastructure and operational tasks using tools such as Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python\nExperience working with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, including deploying and managing workloads within Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)\nWe know not every candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited by the opportunity and believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.\nSecurity Clearance\nDue to the nature of our work, you must be a sole UK national and able to gain and maintain UK Government security clearance in line with the job role and requirements.\nOur recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: \nBenefits\nAt Northrop Grumman UK, we invest in our people and support them to perform at their best. Our benefits include:\nFlexible and hybrid working options\nCompressed fortnight working pattern, with every other Friday off where business needs allow\nPrivate healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and a competitive pension scheme\nFlexible benefits package including critical illness cover, health cash plan and health assessments\nHoliday buy and sell scheme\nAnnual performance incentive programme recognising exceptional contributions\nCareer development programmes and ongoing professional learning opportunities\nSupport for industry certifications and technical development\nWhy Join Northrop Grumman UK?\nA Mission to Believe In\nEvery day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. You'll work on projects that make a genuine difference while finding community and belonging through our employee networks and STEM volunteering activities.\nA Place to Belong and Thrive\nDiversity is at the heart of our success. We value different perspectives, experiences and ideas, creating an environment where everyone is respected, included and empowered to succeed. Every voice matters.\nYour Career, Your Way\nDiscover your possible through diverse projects, mentorship and development opportunities tailored to your ambitions. Whether you're expanding your technical expertise, pursuing certifications or exploring new career paths, we'll support your growth every step of the way.\nReady to Apply?\nYes - Submit your application online.\nPossibly - Reach out to our team for more information: \nNo - Explore other opportunities with us. 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