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Natsec Cloud Engineer
Join Zaizi through Hackajob for an exciting opportunity to shape security-critical infrastructure in a scaling, innovative environment
About Zaizi
Zaizi thrives on solving complex challenges with creative thought and cutting-edge technology. Our culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and innovative, fostering positive, can-do individuals who challenge themselves to excel.
Here, you’ll work on mission-critical projects that protect and enhance the UK’s digital infrastructure—autonomously, collaboratively, and with integrity.
About the Role
Zaizi is seeking a National Security (Natsec) Cloud Engineer with hands-on experience in:
- Automating software delivery pipelines within highly scalable systems
- Leveraging open-source technologies in secure, high-integrity environments
- Infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment automation for mission-critical applications
- Collaborating in Agile/Scrum teams across disciplines
As a Natsec Cloud Engineer, your role will be pivotal in building resilient, compliant, and high-performance cloud deployments for UK digital security needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Automate cloud-first environments: Design, implement, and deploy secure infrastructure and application provisioning, configuration, management, and deployment processes.
- Optimise CI/CD pipelines: Work with automation tools (e.g., DroneCI) to streamline testing, builds, and deployments from Git repos (GitHub/GitLab).
- Secure-by-default systems: Apply enterprise security best practices, including:
- Mutual authentication
- HTTP security headers
- Pod/network security in Kubernetes
- Infrastructure code: Utilise AWS CloudFormation and Terraform-similar approaches, combined with Ansible, to manage scalable systems.
- Troubleshooting & scalability: Resolve issues and optimise performance in high-duty-cycle (24/7/365) environments.
- Team collaboration: Partner across cross-functional teams, from Devs to cybersecurity, to ensure precise, compliant delivery.
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Technology Expectations
Cloud & Containers
- Amazon Web Services (AWS):
- CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Elastic Container Service (ECS): Container orchestration and scaling
- Developer Tools: (AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild)
- Virtualisation & Scripting:
- Docker for containerisation
- Bash scripting and Linux administration for automation
- Kubernetes: RosettaStone terms such as Security Groups, Pod Security Policies, etc.
Automation & DevOps
- CI/CD Pipeline: Prefers DroneCI for seamless build and deployment.
- Configuration Management: Experience with Ansible to ensure consistent, audit-friendly environments.
- Version Control: Daily interaction with Git platforms (e.g., GitHub/GitLab).
Experience & Skills
Hard Requirements
- National Security Clearance: E демократическая (eDV) active or required eligibility.
- Linux expertise: Deep troubleshooting and scripting familiarity (primarily Bash/Python in automation).
- DevOps mindset: Passion for infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and continuous improvement.
Technical Competencies
Core
- Orchestration: Deployment and management from the cloud up to containers.
- Security awareness: Deep concern for cryptographic standards, threat modelling, and compliance principles.
- Agile/Lean methodologies: Collaboration within Scrum/Agile teams.
Professional Skills
| - Adaptability | - Self-starter | | - Integrity & clarity | - Tech lead mentality |
Interview Process
Stage 1: Initial phone screen with the recruitment team to assess fit and motivation.
Stage 2: Technical assessment, focusing on problem-solving and use of tools.
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Stage 3:
- Presentation: 10–15 minutes (technical). Provide a solution to a recent security/automation issue in your experience.
- Panel interview: Includes stakeholders from multiple domains (Dev, Ops, Security).
Salaries & Responsibilities
£80,000 – £120,000 (It pays well. It’s just that there’s a wingsuit involved.)
Our Benefits
Compensation & Growth
- Competitive salary: Annual reviews ensure market rate + performance-driven increases.
- Pension: Loyalty rewards (starts at 5% employer contribution, rising to 8% post-3 years).
- Salary advance: Competitive arrangements for career growth.
Work/Life Balance
- Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays. Flexible buy/sell policy.
- Volunteering: 2 paid days per year for volunteering (including Military Reservist support).
Career Development
- Certify: Funded professional certifications in AWS, GCP, or Cybersecurity; full-time study leave.
- Explore: £500 annual Personal Budget for self-directed learning, on or off-grid.
- Coaching: Access to career specialists and surgical training in leadership.
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical: Vitally Partner insurance with discounts on gadgets (e.g., Apple Watch).
- Active & Green: Cycle-to-work scheme. Gym discounts, sustainable policies.
Flexibility
- Hybrid work: Quality WFH equipment and setup.
- Inclusivity: Diversity & Belonging embraces a range of backgrounds and talents.
Parting Thoughts
Zaizi values transparency, accountability, and curiosity. Your work will directly contribute to digital security technologies, enabling the private/public grid stalwart at the UK-facing edge.
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