AWS Platform Engineer (SC Cleared) - Fully Remote
Posted 7 days ago by Henderson Scott
£525 Per day
Inside
Remote
Manchester, UK
Summary: The Senior Platform Engineer role focuses on building and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure using AWS and Terraform in a fully remote setting. Candidates must possess active SC Clearance, with NPPV3 clearance being advantageous. The position requires strong hands-on experience in AWS and Infrastructure as Code, particularly with Terraform. This role is critical for ensuring the security and efficiency of cloud operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build AWS infrastructure.
- Utilize Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
- Implement modern CI/CD methodologies and pipelines.
- Understand and apply AWS Networking concepts.
- Manage and configure Proxy Servers/Squid.
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS Infrastructure.
- Deep knowledge of Terraform.
- Proven experience with CI/CD methodologies.
- Solid understanding of AWS Networking concepts.
- Practical knowledge of Proxy Servers/Squid.
- Experience designing and implementing AWS Landing Zones (highly desirable).
- Knowledge of AWS Account Vending (highly desirable).
- Experience with Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) (highly desirable).
Salary (Rate): £525 daily
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Senior Platform Engineer
Rate: £500 - £525 per day (Umbrella) Location: Fully Remote Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (NPPV3 highly advantageous)
The Role We are looking for an experienced AWS Platform Engineer to join a fully remote project. You will play a key role in building and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure, heavily utilising AWS and Terraform.
Essential Skills & Experience:
AWS Infrastructure: Strong hands-on experience designing and building in AWS.
Infrastructure as Code: Deep knowledge of Terraform.
CI/CD: Proven experience with modern CI/CD methodologies and pipelines.
Networking: Solid understanding of AWS Networking concepts.
Web Proxies: Practical knowledge of Proxy Servers/Squid.
Bonus Points (Highly Desirable):
Experience designing and implementing AWS Landing Zones.
Knowledge of AWS Account Vending.
Experience with Account Factory for Terraform (AFT).
Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active SC Clearance. Those who also hold NPPV3 clearance will be at a distinct advantage, though this is not a strict dealbreaker.
If you have the right technical skills and active clearance, please apply with your most recent CV for immediate consideration.