A leading technology organisation is expanding its Cloud & DevOps engineering team and is looking for experienced Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join their team in Cheltenham / Gloucester .
You’ll work on mission-critical systems within secure environments, designing, building and managing AWS cloud infrastructure with a strong focus on automation, scalability, security and resilience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, build and manage AWS environments
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation or Pulumi
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Automate cloud infrastructure and deployment processes
Work with Docker and Kubernetes
Monitor system performance, availability and security
Implement observability and logging best practices
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and optimise cloud deployments
Work within an Agile environment alongside technical teams and stakeholders
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Strong commercial experience with AWS
Experience working in secure cloud environments
Strong Infrastructure as Code experience – Terraform, CloudFormation or Pulumi
Hands-on CI/CD experience – GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD or similar
Docker and Kubernetes
Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash or PowerShell
Understanding of AWS networking – VPCs, subnets and security groups
Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or CloudWatch
Understanding of Zero Trust security principles
Strong troubleshooting and cloud optimisation experience
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
DV Clearance is required for this position.
Candidates must have resided continuously within the UK for the last 10 years to meet the stated DV residency requirement, alongside the other relevant DV eligibility criteria.
Some positions may also have additional nationality restrictions due to the nature of the work.
WHY CONSIDER THE ROLE?
Work on mission-critical National Security projects
Modern AWS cloud and DevOps technologies
Strong focus on automation, security and cloud engineering
Career development and progression opportunities
Training and professional certifications
Hybrid working in Cheltenham / Gloucester
Opportunity to work alongside experienced cloud and security specialists
Exposure to complex, large-scale technology environments
IDEAL BACKGROUND
This role would suit experienced Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Cloud Native Engineers, Platform Engineers or AWS DevOps Engineers with strong hands-on infrastructure and automation experience.
DV Cleared candidates are particularly relevant.
KEYWORDS
Cloud Native DevOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, AWS, Amazon Web Services, AWS Cloud, Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Python, Bash, PowerShell, AWS Networking, VPC, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Zero Trust, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, Cloud Automation, Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, National Security, Government, Defence, DV Clearance, Developed Vetting, Security Cleared, Cheltenham, Gloucester.
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