DevOps Engineer

About The Company Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with top-tier organizations across various industries. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and integrity, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of both clients and candidates. With a focus on fostering long-term relationships, Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited prides itself on its extensive network, industry expertise, and dedication to ensuring the perfect match for every role. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with a focus on Cyber Security to join a dynamic and innovative team on a fully remote basis. This role offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading clients, including large blue-chip companies such as BT, Zoom, and Microsoft, providing critical infrastructure solutions within highly regulated and security-sensitive environments. The successful candidate will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, automated deployment pipelines, ensuring the resilience and security of complex systems. This position is ideal for professionals with a background in DevOps and cyber security or DevSecOps, looking to advance their careers within a forward-thinking organization that values technical excellence and continuous learning. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and relevant certifications, including: Proven experience in DevOps practices within a cyber security or highly regulated industryStrong knowledge of automation tools and CI/CD pipelinesProfessional experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, with relevant certifications preferredSolid understanding of security best practices, compliance standards, and infrastructure securityExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote settingEffective communication skills and a collaborative mindset Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of tasks, including but not limited to: Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying applications in a secure environmentSetting up and managing monitoring solutions to ensure system health, performance, and security across all deployed applications and infrastructureImplementing security best practices throughout the deployment lifecycle to safeguard systems against threats and vulnerabilitiesEnsuring all systems and processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirementsCollaborating with development and security teams to integrate security measures into DevOps workflowsParticipating in regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response activitiesProviding technical guidance and support to team members to foster a security-first approach in all operations Benefits Joining this organization offers numerous benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being, including: Competitive salary package ranging from £65,000 to £70,000, commensurate with experienceFully remote working environment, providing flexibility and work-life balanceOpportunities for ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills and career progressionRegular company-sponsored training sessions and certifications in emerging technologiesProgression pathways within a rapidly growing organizationGenerous holiday scheme to promote work-life balanceComprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension schemes, and more Equal Opportunity Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all candidates are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting a workplace culture that values equality and diversity. The salary range provided is a guideline and will be adjusted based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set.