- Company Name
- Stealth IT Consulting
- Job Title
- Cloud Engineer Consultant - SC Eligible
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Cloud Engineer Consultant – Security‑Cleared
**Role Summary:**
Provide cloud‑engineering expertise across multi‑ and hybrid‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Design, implement, and optimise IaC, CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, containerisation and microservices for clients in Government, Finance, Retail and Energy sectors. Deliver best‑practice DevOps, DevSecOps, cost‑evaluation and value‑proposal services, and support pre‑sales activities.
**Expectations:**
- Hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
- Deliver measurable cloud transformation outcomes for clients.
- Actively participate in design workshops, demos, RFP responses and stakeholder presentations.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of cloud security, compliance and emerging technologies.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Design, develop and deploy IaC solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or equivalent.
2. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
3. Automate deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of containerised microservices (Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, AKS).
4. Advise on cloud architecture, cost optimisation, and value‑based proposals.
5. Conduct stakeholder workshops and deliver technical demos, RFPs, and presales presentations.
6. Implement security controls (IAM, secrets management, CASBs) and support DevSecOps practices.
7. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and implement best‑practice DevOps strategies.
8. Participate in occasional client site visits (1‑2/month) and provide remote support.
**Required Skills:**
- Proficiency in AWS, Azure, and GCP multi‑cloud strategy.
- Hands‑on IaC experience (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM).
- CI/CD pipeline design and automation scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) and microservice architecture.
- Cloud security fundamentals, DevSecOps, IAM, and compliance.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience in cost‑evaluation and value‑proposition development.
- Consulting mindset with a track record in client engagements.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
- Experience or training in DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
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