Senior Cloud Engineer - GCP - Contract - Must be SC Cleared

THE ROLE

A UK technology business building AI systems for regulated and security-sensitive environments is looking for a Cloud Engineer to join a new data platform programme.

This is a hands-on GCP contract role , with strong experience across Google Cloud, GKE/Kubernetes and Terraform essential. Experience working within air-gapped, restricted or disconnected environments is also highly desirable.

You’ll be responsible for building and operating secure cloud infrastructure across distributed and restricted environments.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Build and operate production infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) .
• Work extensively with GKE and Kubernetes .
• Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform .
• Own CI/CD, automation, monitoring and observability.
• Support secure deployments across restricted and disconnected environments.
• Work across networking, security and infrastructure hardening.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive hands-on GCP experience, this must be a core part of your recent experience.
• Strong GKE/Kubernetes experience.
• Strong Terraform / Infrastructure as Code experience.
• Strong Linux and cloud infrastructure background.
• Experience with CI/CD and cloud automation.
• Active SC clearance

CONTRACT

• £450–£550 per day , depending on experience and clearance.
• Remote across the UK, with occasional travel.
• Contract role; Outside IR35.

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