Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

True North Ltd — United Kingdom · Posted ~3 hours ago

Senior

Skills

AWS Terraform Infrastructure as Code CI/CD GitLab GitHub Kubernetes EKS ECS Python Bash PowerShell DevSecOps cloud security OWASP

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A senior AWS DevOps engineering role with technical ownership for secure, scalable cloud delivery. You will design infrastructure with Terraform, build secure CI/CD pipelines, operate containerized workloads on Kubernetes platforms, automate through scripting, and apply security-by-design principles while working directly with clients and other engineers.

Highlights

Hands-on technical leadership for secure AWS cloud delivery in complex, regulated environments. The role combines architecture and engineering ownership with client engagement, mentoring, automation, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps.

Description

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer (SFIA 5) | SC Cleared | UK (London / Manchester Pref.)| Up to £85K Looking for a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer who can do more than just build - someone who can lead, make decisions, and own it? We have an opening for a SFIA Level 5 Senior Engineer to take technical ownership of secure AWS cloud delivery for complex, regulated clients - primarily public sector. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone comfortable making engineering decisions, engaging directly with clients, and supporting other engineers. Key Skills: Strong AWS engineering - deep hands-on across compute, networking, identity, security & containersTerraform / IaC - building repeatable, compliant, scalable infrastructure at scaleCI/CD using GitLab or GitHub - designing secure, automated pipelinesKubernetes / EKS / ECS - deploying and operating containerised workloadsAutomation & Scripting with Python, Bash or PowerShellDevSecOps & Cloud Security - security-by-design, OWASP principles, embedding security throughout the lifecycle At SFIA 5, you will be expected to: Provide technical leadership and set engineering standards & best practicesMake key engineering decisions within multidisciplinary teamsEngage directly with clients to understand requirements and communicate technical decisionsMentor and support other engineers, driving continuous improvement You will also have: Strong troubleshooting across complex cloud environmentsExperience with monitoring, observability, logging & alertingAgile delivery experienceSC clearance highly desirable - must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC Package includes private medical (Vitality), discretionary bonus, 25 days + birthday + anniversary + bank holidays, EV scheme, pension + real investment in training & certs. If you're operating at SFIA 5 and tick the above - apply now . DM me or apply with your CV.