AWS - DevOps Engineer - SC MOD Required

IBM; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an AWS DevOps Engineer to design, automate, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid environments for public sector clients. You will work across the software development lifecycle to enable reliable delivery, CI/CD, testing, and deployment with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires hands‑on AWS, IaC, automation, scripting (Python/Shell), and experience with containers and CI/CD tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• Experience in AWS, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Practical experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and deploying applications to cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and configuration management.
• Scripting experience with Python, Shell/Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience with Git/source control and software development processes.
• Understanding of automated testing and continuous integration.
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and DevOps best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues across application and infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments.
• Install, configure, and manage DevOps automation tools across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and application deployments.
• Develop automation and deployment scripts using Python, Shell/Bash, and other scripting languages.
• Package, deploy, and support applications across development, test, and production environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management practices.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality.
• Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and deployment issues.
• Apply SDLC, Agile, DevOps, and secure-by-design principles.
• Work collaboratively with developers, architects, testers, security teams, and public sector clients.
• Ensure solutions align with relevant security, governance, and industry standards.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

Cloud Engineering

CI/CD

Scripting (Python/Shell)

Git & Version Control

SDLC methodologies

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

AWS CodePipeline

Docker

Kubernetes

Amazon EKS

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an AWS DevOps Engineer, you will support IBM’s public sector clients by designing, automating, deploying, and maintaining secure cloud and non-cloud environments. You will work across the software development lifecycle to enable reliable application delivery, continuous integration, testing, and deployment.

• Design, configure, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments.
• Install, configure, and manage DevOps automation tools across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and application deployments.
• Develop automation and deployment scripts using Python, Shell/Bash, and other scripting languages.
• Package, deploy, and support applications across development, test, and production environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management practices.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality.
• Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and deployment issues.
• Apply SDLC, Agile, DevOps, and secure-by-design principles.
• Work collaboratively with developers, architects, testers, security teams, and public sector clients.
• Ensure solutions align with relevant security, governance, and industry standards.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Experience in AWS, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Practical experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and deploying applications to cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and configuration management.
• Scripting experience with Python, Shell/Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience with Git/source control and software development processes.
• Understanding of automated testing and continuous integration.
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and DevOps best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues across application and infrastructure environments.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• AWS certification such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Developer.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/Amazon EKS.
• Knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, RDS, and Lambda.
• Experience working in public sector, government, regulated, or security-sensitive environments.