SC Cleared DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer for one of our local clients:

• 550 p/d Inside IR35
• Remote - 6 months+ contract
• Candidates must hold current SC Clearance

This role is primarily an engineering-focused position with some operational responsibility within the wider platform operating model. You'll be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure cloud infrastructure while driving DevOps best practices across the environment.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, developing, and deploying AWS infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Building, managing, and optimising CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab
• Working across AWS services including EC2, EKS (Kubernetes), RDS, S3, Route 53, VPC and Lambda
• Managing containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm deployments
• Implementing and maintaining DevOps practices across the full software delivery lifecycle
• Writing and maintaining scripts and automation (Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible)
• Ensuring infrastructure security through IAM, encryption, and network security best practices
• Supporting operational activities, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues
• Configuring and maintaining monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch
• Collaborating with engineering teams on service design, deployment, and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

• Current SC Clearance
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Hands-on AWS expertise (EC2, S3, EKS/Kubernetes, RDS, VPC, IAM, Route 53)
• Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitLab CI)
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles and automated deployment practices
• Proficiency with Git/version control and modern development workflows
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
• Scripting/programming capability (e.g. Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible)
• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices
• Experience working as a Platform or DevOps Engineer (typically 5+ years)

If you're currently SC Cleared and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy to

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