Job Specifications
p to £60,000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: London, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Join a highly regarded digital, cloud, and technology consultancy recognised for delivering large-scale, secure, and high-impact solutions across public sector, defence, and commercial environments. The client is known for engineering excellence, collaborative delivery, and trusted outcomes in mission-critical settings.
This AWS DevOps Engineer role requires candidates who already hold active SC clearance.
The client is recognised for its people-first culture, commitment to technical capability, and continuous improvement. As an AWS DevOps Engineer, you will help build, maintain, and optimise cloud infrastructure, enabling secure, scalable, and automated delivery pipelines for critical client applications.
The Role - AWS DevOps Engineer (Consultant)
The AWS DevOps Engineer position is a hands-on, delivery-focused role within agile, cross-functional teams. As an AWS DevOps Engineer, you will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure provisioning, and ensure operational resilience and compliance across cloud platforms.
The AWS DevOps Engineer will collaborate closely with development and operations teams, providing technical leadership on automation, cloud architecture, and deployment best practice. This role suits experienced engineers who enjoy solving complex challenges in secure, high-impact environments.
What You'll Be Doing As An AWS DevOps Engineer
As an AWS DevOps Engineer, you will:
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support application delivery
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform or Cloudless
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain operational stability
Ensure security and compliance across all environments
Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure seamless integration and deployment
Contribute to best practices for cloud operations, automation, and DevOps standards
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality implementation and documentation for critical cloud infrastructure
Implement, maintain, and optimise containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes/Helm)
Write scripts and automation in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to support deployment and monitoring
Work within agile teams to deliver cloud solutions on time and to standard
Advise on technical approach, cloud architecture, and deployment patterns
Mentor junior DevOps engineers and share knowledge of cloud best practices
Key Requirements
The successful AWS DevOps Engineer will have a mix of technical expertise and delivery experience:
Proven experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role
Active SC clearance held at the point of application
Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or DroneCI
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Cloudless)
Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services, with familiarity in Azure or GCP a plus
Containerisation and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Understanding of networking, security, and system administration
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills
Experience in consultancy environments is advantageous, though direct client delivery experience in secure environments will also be considered.
Why Join
Work as an AWS DevOps Engineer on high-profile, secure programmes
Deliver automation and cloud infrastructure at scale across public sector and commercial projects
Join a consultancy recognised for technical excellence, innovation, and people-first culture
Shape best practices and accelerate your career in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure engineering