Military Data Centre Engineering Operations (DCEO), Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Role summary

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This role supports the engineering and operational readiness of AWS data centres serving government and military customers in the UK. Responsibilities may include maintaining critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire-safety and security systems; coordinating maintenance and contractors; responding to incidents; managing operational procedures; and ensuring compliance with safety, resilience and security standards. Candidates are expected to have experience in data-centre, critical-infrastructure, facilities or military engineering operations, with strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills. Relevant technical qualifications, operational discipline, a willingness to work shifts or on-call, and the ability to obtain required security clearance are likely to be important. The role also requires practical leadership, careful risk management and a commitment to AWS customer-service and safety principles.

About the employer

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is Amazon’s global cloud-computing business, providing on-demand infrastructure, storage, databases, networking, security, analytics and artificial-intelligence services. Its customers include startups, large enterprises, public-sector organisations and defence-related users. AWS operates a worldwide network of data centres and invests heavily in resilience, cybersecurity, automation and energy efficiency. In the UK, it supports organisations across commercial, government, healthcare, education and financial sectors. Amazon is known for a fast-paced, customer-focused culture built around written communication, ownership, operational excellence and continuous improvement. Employees commonly work across technical, engineering, security, commercial and support teams. Benefits vary by location and role but may include pension contributions, healthcare options, paid leave, employee discounts, bonuses or restricted stock, and professional-development opportunities.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in cloud computing, data centres, engineering, cybersecurity, defence, finance, healthcare and technology consulting. London and the South East have the largest technology market, while Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds and Cardiff also provide substantial employment. British workplace culture generally values punctuality, professionalism, personal responsibility and polite, relatively informal communication. Lifestyle options range from busy cities and historic towns to countryside and coastal communities, although housing and transport can be expensive in London and the South East. Non-UK nationals usually need an appropriate visa, commonly the Skilled Worker route, and sponsorship depends on the employer, occupation and salary. Defence or military data-centre roles may require UK residency history, background checks and security clearance. Relocating typically involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare registration and tax documentation. The UK has excellent public transport, but regional commuting may require a car.