We''re recruiting on behalf of a top-tier consultancy for a Cloud Engineer to join their team immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a mission-critical government initiative, designing and automating secure AWS environments using CloudFormation and CI/CD pipelines to deliver robust, scalable solutions.Client Details Leading consultancy delivering a high-profile government project.DescriptionDesign, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure on AWS.Develop and manage CloudFormation templates for automated provisioning.Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for seamless deployments.Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure scalable and resilient cloud solutions.Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments to maintain high availability and performance.Ensure compliance with security standards and maintain NPPV3 clearance protocols throughout the engagement.ProfileStrong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture best practices.Proven ability to create and manage CloudFormation templates for infrastructure as code.Skilled in CI/CD automation, ideally with GitHub Actions.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.Holds NPPV3 clearance (essential) and is comfortable working on sensitive government projects.Job OfferImmediate start on a high-profile government project with real impact.A 3-month contract with potential for extension.Remote-first working ..... full job details .....