SC cleared DevOps Engineer - AWS, Cloud Formation/Terraform, Nginx and Linux

Summary: The role of a DevOps Engineer requires expertise in AWS, Cloud Formation or Terraform, and Linux administration, with a focus on building and managing infrastructure. The position mandates security clearance and involves hybrid working, with the expectation of being on-site in Croydon 2-3 days a week. Candidates must demonstrate experience in agile environments and possess a strong understanding of non-functional requirements. The role emphasizes collaboration and integration into existing workflows and strategic decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage infrastructure using AWS and related technologies.
• Utilize Cloud Formation or Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Administer Linux systems and manage Nginx configurations.
• Implement containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Work collaboratively using tools like Git, Jira, and Confluence.
• Define and adhere to non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as cost, scalability, and availability.
• Engage in agile practices and continuous integration (CI).

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in AWS and cloud infrastructure management.
• Experience with Cloud Formation or Terraform.
• Strong Linux administration skills.
• Knowledge of Nginx and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Hashicorp tools (Packer, Consul, Vault).
• Ability to articulate logical designs and translate them into physical infrastructure.
• Experience working in agile environments with CI practices.

Salary (Rate): £716/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

DevOps Engineer - SFIA 5
Experience level: Grade C2/3 or A6/7
Security clearance: SC Required
Mandated Umbrella Engagement
Hybrid as required (able to go to Croydon 2-3 days a week)

Must have:

Technologies The must have requirements centre around the base technology platforms that we build all our infrastructure):

• AWS
• Cloud Formation or Terraform
• Nginx
• Linux administration
• Packer
• Collaboration tools (Git, Jira, Confluence, etc)
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Hashicorp tools (Packer, Consul, Vault, etc)

Skills:

• Working within an agile context with the use of CI
• Articulate a logical design, and understand how this translates to physical infrastructure
• Experience with defining and working with the constraint of NFRs such as cost, scalability, availability
• The must have skills will determine how well they will be able to integrate into our way of working and the principals we use when making strategic and long-term decisions.