AWS DevOps/Platform Engineer

AWS DevOps/Platform Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Falcon Chase International

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham/Croydon (2days/week) , UK

Summary: We are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps/Platform Engineer to contribute to a public sector project, requiring active SC and NPPV3 clearance. The role demands extensive expertise in AWS technologies and DevOps practices, focusing on cloud security and infrastructure management. Candidates should possess strong scripting and automation skills, along with experience in CI/CD pipelines and system monitoring tools. The position is based in Birmingham/Croydon, UK, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain AWS-based cloud solutions with a focus on security best practices.
  • Provision infrastructure using Terraform and manage VMs with tools like Vagrant.
  • Automate processes and manage configuration in a 24x7 AWS environment.
  • Configure and maintain Open LDAP, Jenkins, Docker containers, and mail servers.
  • Utilize monitoring tools to ensure system performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with teams using Git, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow for incident management.
  • Conduct security scanning and maintain antivirus solutions.

Key Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience with AWS technologies (EC2, ECS, RDS, etc.).
  • Expertise in AWS networking and infrastructure provisioning.
  • Strong scripting skills in Shell, Python, and PowerShell.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins.
  • Knowledge of Docker, system monitoring tools, and mail server configuration.
  • Familiarity with Git, Jira, and ServiceNow.
  • Experience with Nessus security scanning and antivirus tools.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Birmingham/Croydon

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps/Platform Engineer to join our esteemed public sector project.

Note: Candidate must have Active SC & NPPV3 clearance.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience with a broad range of AWS technologies (eg, EC2, ECS,RDS, ELB, EBS, EFS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS, SSM, HSM) to develop and maintain an AWS-based cloud solution, with an emphasis on best practice cloud security.
  • Expertise in AWS networking using VPC, NACLs, route53, transit gateways and VIFs.
  • Expertise in provisioning infrastructure using Terraform and VMs with tools such as Vagrant.
  • Solid experience as a DevOps Engineer in a 24x7 uptime AWS environment, including automation experience with configuration management tools.
  • Strong Scripting skills (eg Shell, Python, PowerShell) and automation skills.
  • Experience in configuring Open LDAP
  • Thorough knowledge of Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline using Groovy script.
  • Experience with Docker containers and Amazon Linux 2023 AMI.
  • Experience with system monitoring tools (eg, Grafana, Alert Manager, Prometheus, and Node exporter).
  • Experience in deploying and configuring Postfix SMTP and Dovecot IMAP Servers.
  • Experience configuring mail clients like Thunderbird and outlook office 365.
  • Experience working with implementing COTS products.
  • Experience in configuring and maintain Nginx and Squid Proxy with mTLS.
  • Ability to analyse and resolve complex infrastructure resource and application deployment issues.
  • Experience with Git, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow for incident and change management.
  • Experience in automating and codifying the installation of software packages.
  • Nessus security scanning and antivirus experience with ClamAV and MS defender.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in Jaspersoft reporting tool.
  • DBA experience in performance tuning SQL queries and Postgres/Aurora DB config.
  • Experience in setting up Proxmox cluster with ubuntu OS.
  • Knowledge of Windows System Update Service and DFS Replication.
  • Experience with Windows Group Policy Objects and access/permissions control via GPO.
  • Firewall and switch configuration and patch management.
  • Understanding of network topologies and common network protocols and services (DNS, HTTP(S), SSH, FTP, SMTP).
  • Hands-on DevOps delivery experience working on digital or technology projects at a leading consultancy, agency, or government organization.
  • AWS or Azure certification, or willingness to attain the certification.
  • Self-starter, comfortable working in both process-driven and ambiguous environments.
  • Experience and passion for working within Central Government and other sectors.
  • Proven capability of working successfully with senior client stakeholders and end- users, quickly building successful relationships, and establishing credibility.
  • Passion for digital and technology, with the drive and determination to continually learn new things and develop yourself and others.
  • Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.