Network/Cloud/DevOps Engineer - CBS Butler : Job Details

Job title: Network / Cloud / DevOps Engineer - Defence Sector

Location: Hybrid/Remote - Reading or Warton 2-3 times a week evey 2 weeks. Contract Length: 6 months Day Rate: £600 - £650 per day inside ir35

SC clearance is required for this role

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Network / Cloud / DevOps Engineer to join a high-profile defence programme. This role is part of a major on-premise to cloud migration, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver the next generation of secure infrastructure. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable systems that directly support national security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure and maintain secure network infrastructure for defence environments.
• Build and manage cloud solutions (AWS / Azure) with a focus on resilience and compliance.
• Implement DevOps practices to automate deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are secure, scalable and fit for purpose.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across network, cloud and application layers.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in network engineering (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) in secure environments.
• Proficiency in DevOps tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Scripting knowledge (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Previous experience in defence, government, or secure environments.

Desirable Skills

• Industry-recognised network certifications (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, JNCIP, CompTIA Network+).
• Exposure to security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, MOD standards)

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert with your CV or call me on .

Many thanks,