Job Title: Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer
Requisition ID: R10233596
Location: Cheltenham
Clearance Type: Must hold highest UK Government clearance
Salary: £68,000 – £102,000
What’s your possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it is the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
Your Opportunity
This is more than just a job; it is a mission.
As a Cloud Engineer within our Infrastructure Team, you will play a critical role in supporting customers as they refactor, replatform and rehost mission-critical systems into AWS and hybrid cloud environments. Your work will directly contribute to improving system reliability, reducing operational costs, and enabling greater organisational agility across national security programmes.
You will collaborate with highly skilled engineers and architects to design and deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, working across both cloud and on-premise environments using modern Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps practices.
“Life as a Cloud Engineer is an exceptionally rewarding role where no two days are truly the same. You can be troubleshooting some Python code in a Lambda function, designing complex solutions, presenting to the customer and building that same solution using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps tooling. This variety helps the role feel fresh, and I always finish each day feeling like I’ve learnt something new.”
Kris, Principal Cloud Solutions Architect, Northrop Grumman UK
Your Responsibilities
- Design, build and implement AWS and hybrid cloud solutions aligned to customer requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define scalable, secure infrastructure architectures
- Administer and optimise Linux and Windows-based systems in enterprise environments
- Design and troubleshoot IP networking solutions including AWS networking and hybrid connectivity
- Automate deployment, configuration and maintenance processes using Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tooling
- Contribute to continuous improvement through DevSecOps practices and innovation
Your Experience
- Proven experience in IT systems design, deployment and administration, including leadership responsibilities
- AWS certification at Associate level with hands-on experience delivering cloud-based solutions
- Strong expertise in Linux and Windows system administration within large-scale environments
- Solid understanding of IPv4 networking including subnetting, routing (OSPF), VLANs and VPNs
- Experience automating tasks using tools such as Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. If you are passionate about cloud engineering and eager to learn, we would love to hear from you.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British citizen to be eligible for this role.
You must be able to gain and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance (Developed Vetting).
Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: [email protected]
Your Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working options, including compressed working schedules
- Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension
- Cash health plan and critical illness options
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Annual performance-based incentive programme
- Career development and ongoing professional growth opportunities
Why Join Us?
A Mission to Believe In
Every day, we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Your work will have real impact on national security and critical infrastructure.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. Diversity of thought and experience is at the heart of our innovation.
Your Career, Your Way
We will support your growth with access to cutting-edge projects, mentorship and development opportunities, helping you shape a career that is uniquely yours.
Ready to Apply?
Yes – Submit your application online.
Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information: [email protected]
No – Explore other opportunities with us. We are growing across the UK.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in IT systems design, deployment and administration, including leadership responsibilities.
- AWS certification at Associate level with hands-on experience delivering cloud-based solutions.
- Strong expertise in Linux system administration within large-scale environments.
- Strong expertise in Windows system administration within large-scale environments.
- Solid understanding of IPv4 networking including subnetting, routing (OSPF), VLANs and VPNs.
- Experience automating tasks using Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python.
- Ability to design, build and implement AWS and hybrid cloud solutions and AWS networking.
- Must be a British citizen.
- Must hold or be able to gain and maintain the highest UK Government security clearance (Developed Vetting).
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
