Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Cloud Engineer to join their team in Harlow, Essex on a hybrid working basis. This is a permanent role with a fixed-term contract for 12 months, full-time at 37 hours per week. The position requires Security Clearance (SC) eligibility.
Key Responsibilities:Cloud Architecture & Integration:*Contribute to the design of a hybrid Azure/on-premise architecture ensuring secure, compliant, and high-performing data flows.
*Support creation of a cloud foundation that will extend beyond data workloads into application hosting.
*Work closely with cloud engineers, architecture, and security teams to apply rigorous standards for identity, access management, networking, encryption, and monitoring.
Collaboration & Technical Input:*Work closely with Data Architects to refine designs, challenge assumptions, and contribute engineering insights to architectural decisions.
*Collaborate with wider technology teams, business stakeholders, and programme partners to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
Data Quality, Security & Governance:*Implement engineering practices that ensure high data quality, including validation, monitoring, reconciliation, and automated testing.
*Embed secure by design, including encryption, access control, secure data movement, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Operational Excellence:*Build resilient, high-performing cloud platforms capable of supporting financial reporting workloads.
*Develop and maintain reusable engineering patterns, components, and frameworks.
*Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimise data processes for efficiency and reliability.
Job Requirements:Essential:*Proven track record of building foundational cloud capabilities in a large, complex enterprise environment.
*Experience designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud patterns and guardrails.
*Ability to work within structured governance frameworks and contribute to platform engineering standards.
Desirable:*Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
*Ability to work collaboratively across technology, governance, risk, compliance, and finance teams.
*Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.
*High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
Benefits:*Competitive salary
*Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects
*Professional development and training opportunities
*Supportive and collaborative work environment
*Employee benefits package

If you are a skilled Cloud Engineer with experience in designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s innovative and purpose-driven team in Harlow.