Cloud Engineer
Zaizi
Cloud Engineer
Zaizi
Designs secure digital government services
Zaizi · Cheltenham, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-10-23
Workplace: on_site
Department: Club Islay
Zaizi is looking for a Natsec Cloud Engineer who has demonstrable experience of automating the software delivery pipeline within a highly scalable system that relies heavily on open source technologies.
At Zaizi, we thrive on solving complex challenges through creative thinking and the latest tools and tech. Our culture is inclusive, modern, friendly and innovative. We seek bright, positive thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do – if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in!
These are the expected objectives for this role. We are happy to discuss this further during the interview process and jointly agree it with the successful candidate.
• Automate application and infrastructure provisioning, configuration and deployment within a highly secure environment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined Agile/Scrum team
Technologies:
AWS Cloudformation
Amazon ECS
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD automation (ideally DroneCI)
Git (e.g. GitHub or GitLab)
advanced Linux administration and scripting (e.g. Bash)
Ansible
Good knowledge of security best practises and experience automating/implementing them (e.g. Kubernetes security groups, mutual authentication, HTTP security headers, etc ...)
Experience using AWS Developer tools (AWS Codepipeline, AWS CodeBuild) would be an advantage
Competencies:
Agile
Scrum
Can work with cross functional teams
Continuous improvement
Customer facing (build good rapport)
Integrity / honesty
Good communication skills
Security Clearance
For this position the Successful candidate needs to hold an DV Clearance
You don’t meet all the requirements?
Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi.
We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process—just ask!
Interview Process:
1st stage:
Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team
2nd stage:
Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role.
Final Stage:
10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions.
Compensation
Purpose & Culture
Work / Life Balance
Development & Growth
Health & Balance
Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup.
Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.
For further information contact: [email protected]
Nat Hinds: Head of Talent
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Zaizi helps public sector organisations realise their potential by designing, building, and sustaining secure digital services with a strong focus on user needs. The core product is a full delivery approach: understanding what citizens and staff require, creating user-friendly digital services, developing them securely, and providing ongoing maintenance so services stay reliable over time. Zaizi differentiates itself by concentrating on the public sector and offering end-to-end delivery—from initial design through development to long-term support—so digital government projects can succeed. The company’s goal is to make public services easier to use and more efficient, helping governments deliver better experiences for citizens.
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