Cloud Native DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Cloud Native DevOps Engineer (AWS) Before applying please read the Clearance requirements- as this is a non negatable About the job you're considering As a Cloud DevOps Engineer in our Cloud & Custom Applications practice, you will work on mission-critical systems that require high availability, security, and scalability. You will be responsible for building, automating, and optimising cloud-based infrastructure while ensuring compliance with security standards. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of company offices, client sites, and your home — noting that you will be unable to work from home 100% of the time. Your role Design, build, and manage AWS environments with a focus on automation, scalability, and security. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Implement CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous integration and continuous deployment for mission-critical applications. Monitor system performance, availability, and security, implementing observability best practices. Work in an Agile environment, engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver iterative improvements. Your skills and experience Essential: Experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS in secure environments. Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD. Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration, including Docker and Kubernetes. Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation. Understanding of AWS networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups. Experience with monitoring and logging solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or AWS CloudWatch. Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and best practices for securing cloud workloads. Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and optimise cloud deployments. Security clearance To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance . To obtain DV clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 10 years , along with other detailed criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons.