SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer
Summary
An SC-cleared DevOps engineer builds and maintains secure AWS cloud infrastructure, automates deployments with IaC, and runs CI/CD pipelines for a government-aligned programme.
Overview
SC Cleared DevOps Engineer (AWS) – Contract – Inside IR35.
Location: London (90% Remote). Rate: £400‑£450 per day. Duration: Initial contract with extension potential. Active SC Clearance required.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Automate infrastructure deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support software delivery.
- Implement monitoring, logging and alerting solutions.
- Support platform reliability, performance and security initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with development, architecture and operations teams.
- Contribute to DevOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
- Active SC Clearance (essential).
- Strong hands‑on experience with AWS services and cloud‑native technologies.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Strong CI/CD experience using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar.
- Containerisation and orchestration experience, ideally with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Scripting experience with Bash, Python or PowerShell.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles, automation and cloud security best practices.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working within government, defence or other secure environments.
- Knowledge of serverless architectures and AWS managed services.
- Experience with security and compliance frameworks.
Additional Information
90% remote working. London‑based programme with occasional on‑site attendance required for meetings and workshops.