Northrop Grumman
Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer
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Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer
Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer – National Security Solutions (UK) – Requires Highest UK Security Clearance
🌐 UK Citizenship Required: Yes | Relocation Assistance: No | Clearance Type: UK-Highest Level of Government Security Clearance | Travel: 10% of the time
About the Role
At Northrop Grumman UK, we empower you to Define Possible—solving tomorrow’s challenges through innovation in national security and cloud technologies. As a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer, you’ll shape the future of infrastructure and cloud engineering while supporting critical national security missions with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps.
"Life as a Cloud Engineer is an exceptionally rewarding role where no two days are the same. The variety keeps the role fresh, and I always finish each day feeling like I’ve learned something new." — Kris, Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer, National Security Solutions
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain AWS and hybrid-cloud systems for national security workloads.
- Administer & troubleshoot Linux and Windows-based environments at scale.
- Ensure robust networking across cloud and hybrid infrastructures (IPv4/subnetting/routing).
- Automate deployments, operations, and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet, or Python.
- Continuously upskill, maintain, and grow cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Practical/Associate + beyond).
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Essential Requirements
✅ Degree in Computer Science OR equivalent relevant experience. ✅ AWS certification at Practitioner or Associate level, with hands-on experience designing/deploying cloud solutions. ✅ Corporate-level experience administering Linux and Windows systems. ✅ Deep understanding of IPv4 networking, subnetting, routing protocols. ✅ Automation skills with any of: Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet, or Python.
🔹 Preferred:
- Experience with high‐classification systems or national security cloud environments.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps and modern IaC toolchains.
⚠️ Not all requirements are strict—apply if diverse experience excites you!
Security Clearance
🔒 Mandatory: You must be a UK citizen and obtain/maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance.
For guidance on clearance, contact: talenquiries@uk.ngc.com
Benefits
- Flexible & hybrid working
- Optional compressed fortnight (32-hour workweek)
- Private healthcare
- Cash health plan
- Holiday buy/sell programme (maximise flexibility)
- Career development (training, mentoring)
- Performance bonuses
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🇺🇰 Mission-Driven: We secure the UK and its allies through cutting-edge technology. 👥 Inclusive Culture: Diverse teams where every voice matters. 🚀 Your Career: Shape your path with mentorship, technical growth, and opportunities across air, cyber, land, sea, and space.
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