Job Description

SC Clearance Required

UK-based (Hybrid)

Outside IR35



We are looking for 2 x Cloud Engineers to support the next delivery phase of SCOUT, an AI-driven assurance platform used to improve the efficiency and quality of Government Major Project reviews.

SCOUT has completed private beta and is now moving into a phase focused on automation, scalability, security, and wider organisational adoption.

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for deploying and supporting AI services on Amazon Web Services, with a strong focus on AWS Bedrock, ensuring the platform is secure, scalable, and usable by non-technical teams.

The work centres on infrastructure, integration, and light service changes -- not greenfield application development.

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy and manage AI services using AWS Bedrock Configure infrastructure and environment variables for AI API access Deploy and manage services including ECS, S3, Cognito, and RDS Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Make minor updates to existing microservices where required Ensure the platform supports a test environment of ~100 users Enable smooth operation for non-technical project leadership Support secure integration with key datasets (EAS, GRIP, GRIP+)

Platform Objectives You'll Support:

Full automation of document processing and user onboarding Secure, direct document uploads (no external hosting dependencies) System admin capability for enterprise user management Improved chat interface and support for concurrent users Progression toward full security accreditation Expansion of SCOUT usage across assurance and review teams

Nice to Have (Time Permitting):

Experience with data analysis across multiple datasets Familiarity with report generation or structured document outputs Interest in collaborative tooling and knowledge sharing features

Requirements:

Strong AWS experience in production environments Hands-on Terraform experience Understanding of secure, scalable cloud platforms Ability to work in a regulated / government environment Active SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)

About SCOUT:

SCOUT is an AI tool designed to improve the productivity of Government assurance review teams. It analyses project documentation against best-practice criteria to highlight risks, performance issues, and areas requiring attention across the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP).