Platform Engineer
CV-LibraryCheltenham, GloucestershirecontractPosted: 1 June 2026
Apply NowCloud Platform Engineer - AI & National Security Programme
Location: On site in Cheltenham
Duration: 12 months initially
Clearance: You must be a UK Sole National & hold active SC clearance
The Opportunity
We are seeking talented Cloud Platform Engineers to join a cutting edge programme supporting a UK Intelligence Community customer in the Cheltenham area.
This is not traditional defence IT or routine support work. Instead, you'll be part of a forward thinking environment focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, and modern cloud-native technologies.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will:
Design, build, automate and maintain cloud-native platforms and infrastructure
Enable Data Science and Software Engineering teams to develop and deploy solutions at scale
Work with modern tooling including:
AWS
Terraform
Kubernetes
Helm
Support rapid delivery of innovative solutions in a mission-critical environment
The Environment
You'll be working within an AI Lab-style model, where:
Experimentation and innovation are actively encouraged
Teams rapidly prototype, test, and adopt emerging technologies
Requirements evolve-this is a dynamic, exploratory environment
New ideas are valued over simply maintaining legacy systemsThis is an ideal opportunity for engineers who thrive in fast-moving, evolving environments and want to be at the forefront of technology innovation in National Security.
What We're Looking For
Experience working with cloud-native platforms and infrastructure
Strong knowledge of AWS and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm)
A mindset geared towards innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement
Comfortable working in uncertain or evolving requirements environments
Security Requirements
Active SC (Security Check) clearance is required
Must be a UK Sole National due to the nature of the work and client requirements
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website
Location: On site in Cheltenham
Duration: 12 months initially
Clearance: You must be a UK Sole National & hold active SC clearance
The Opportunity
We are seeking talented Cloud Platform Engineers to join a cutting edge programme supporting a UK Intelligence Community customer in the Cheltenham area.
This is not traditional defence IT or routine support work. Instead, you'll be part of a forward thinking environment focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, and modern cloud-native technologies.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will:
Design, build, automate and maintain cloud-native platforms and infrastructure
Enable Data Science and Software Engineering teams to develop and deploy solutions at scale
Work with modern tooling including:
AWS
Terraform
Kubernetes
Helm
Support rapid delivery of innovative solutions in a mission-critical environment
The Environment
You'll be working within an AI Lab-style model, where:
Experimentation and innovation are actively encouraged
Teams rapidly prototype, test, and adopt emerging technologies
Requirements evolve-this is a dynamic, exploratory environment
New ideas are valued over simply maintaining legacy systemsThis is an ideal opportunity for engineers who thrive in fast-moving, evolving environments and want to be at the forefront of technology innovation in National Security.
What We're Looking For
Experience working with cloud-native platforms and infrastructure
Strong knowledge of AWS and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm)
A mindset geared towards innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement
Comfortable working in uncertain or evolving requirements environments
Security Requirements
Active SC (Security Check) clearance is required
Must be a UK Sole National due to the nature of the work and client requirements
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website