Infrastructure Engineer
HelloKindred Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at HelloKindred. Knutsford · contract.
Pay not stated Infrastructure Engineer salary
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What you'll do
- Build and roll out AWS environments for platform and application workloads
- Set up AWS networking, IAM access, security groups and user authentication
- Write IaC scripts that let teams provision and recreate environments consistently
- Maintain cloud security rules and keep infrastructure secure, resilient and efficient
- Work with development, architecture and security teams on deployments and platform improvements
What you bring
- Hands-on experience engineering AWS infrastructure and cloud platforms
- Advanced command of AWS IAM, VPCs, networking, security groups and access management
- Experience creating IaC with Terraform, CloudFormation or comparable tools
- Eligibility for BPSS clearance and legal authorization to work without sponsorship
Who this fits
This contractor role suits a mid-level infrastructure engineer focused on AWS platform engineering, automation and cloud security. You’ll work hybrid in Knutsford, with two to three office days each week, and must accept PAYE through an Umbrella company. The anticipated contract runs through December thirty-first, 2026.
From the employer
Who is HelloKindred?
HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.
Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.
Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 31, 2026
Work Setup: Hybrid (2–3 days per week in office)
Clearance Required: Eligibility for BPSS
Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, build and automate AWS-based infrastructure supporting strategic data and analytics platforms. The role will focus on creating secure and scalable cloud environments, implementing security controls and developing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions to enable rapid and repeatable environment provisioning.
What you will do:
- Design, build and deploy AWS infrastructure environments to support platform and application workloads.
- Configure core AWS services, networking, security groups, IAM roles, permissions and user authentication mechanisms.
- Implement and maintain cloud security policies in line with enterprise security standards and best practices.
- Develop and automate Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scripts for environment provisioning and recreation.
- Ensure infrastructure solutions remain scalable, resilient, secure and operationally efficient.
- Collaborate with development, architecture and security teams to support platform deployments and ongoing enhancements.
- Demonstrate strong hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud platform engineering.
- Apply advanced knowledge of AWS IAM, Security Groups, VPCs, networking, authentication and access management.
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation or similar automation tools.
- Possess a strong understanding of cloud security principles, governance and compliance controls.
- Show experience automating infrastructure deployment, configuration and environment management.
- Apply strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and operational support skills.
- Meet the eligibility requirements for BPSS clearance.
- Accept PAYE employment through an Umbrella company.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.
HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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