Apps Support & DevOps Engineer (Platforms) - Onsite

Amentum; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Derby is seeking an Apps Support/DevOps Platform Engineer to manage infrastructure for critical applications. You will build and support virtualization and Azure DevOps environments, troubleshoot issues, and optimize platform performance. The ideal candidate has experience managing Active Directory, VMware, and skills in automation and problem resolution. This role requires on-site presence and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing Active Directory, GPO, ADFS, ADRMS, DNS, PKI.
• Experience in development and deployment in high-availability environments.
• Experience with Windows/Linux monitoring tools and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain virtualization infrastructure supporting applications.
• Manage the Azure DevOps infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, application, and performance issues.

Skills

Active Directory management

DevOps practices

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

VMware vSphere

Docker

Podman

Job description

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed — today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team that always strives to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to attract and retain top talent.

In addition to standard benefits, UK employees receive free medical cover, digital GP services, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, and reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships. We also contribute to our communities through our Collectively program, which includes matched funding, paid volunteering, and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

Amentum is seeking an Apps Support/DevOps Platform Engineer to join a team managing infrastructure for critical applications in a secure environment. The engineer will support our customer by administrating and maintaining the infrastructure used to deliver services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain virtualization infrastructure supporting applications in the client environment
• Manage the Azure DevOps infrastructure
• Plan, coordinate, and execute deployment of container upgrades to pre-production and production environments
• Create and maintain documentation of infrastructure and configurations (architecture diagrams, procedures)
• Provide first and second-line support for platforms hosting software applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, application, and performance issues
• Escalate complex issues to third-line support or development teams
• Implement automation and optimization strategies to enhance platform performance
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve complex technical issues
• Document support processes for infrastructure and applications
• Continuously improve system performance and operational efficiency

This role requires on-site presence due to system classification; remote work is not available. The support team works flexibly during working hours, with no out-of-hours SLAs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience managing Active Directory, GPO, ADFS, ADRMS, DNS, PKI, VMware vSphere, Azure DevOps, Windows/Linux monitoring tools, SQL, and container management (Docker/Podman)
• Experience in development and deployment in high-availability environments, with a focus on platform support or related IT roles, following DevOps best practices
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and customer service skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent)

Our Culture

We prioritize safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We support our employees' mental health and foster a culture of caring, belonging, and support. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, partnering with VERCIDA, and being a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and those who may not meet all listed requirements.