AWS Engineer Platform Engineering · Leeds ·

WorkNest; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkNest is seeking a Mid Level AWS Engineer to join our fast-growing team and contribute to the development and maintenance of GuardNest, a SaaS security platform designed to streamline vulnerability management and reporting. You will work with the development team to ensure scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS, focusing on automation, CI/CD, monitoring, and 24/7 uptime.

You will implement IaC with Terraform, craft automation scripts in Python/PHP, and participate in security reviews

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM).
• Terraform or similar IaC for provisioning.
• Scripting with Python and PHP for automation.
• Experience with MySQL databases and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of GitLab CI/CD and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Manage AWS-hosted Pentesting Infrastructure for 24/7 uptime and security.
• Automate provisioning and scaling of cloud resources using IaC (Terraform).
• Implement robust monitoring and logging solutions.
• Maintain infrastructure security following best practices and compliance standards.
• Develop automation scripts using Python and PHP.

Skills

AWS

CI/CD

Automation

Scripting (Python PHP)

Cloud monitoring

Security best practices

MySQL

Tools

Terraform

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

We’re seeking a driven and dedicated Mid Level AWS Engineer to join our fast-growing team and contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of cutting-edge products, including our flagship product GuardNest, a SaaS platform designed to streamline vulnerability management and reporting.

As a AWS Engineer, you will work closely with our development team to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud-based infrastructure. You will contribute to the ongoing development and optimisation of GuardNest and manage our Pentesting Infrastructure hosted on AWS. Your focus will be on automation, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), monitoring, and maintaining 24/7 system uptime.

This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions, including the integration of Generative AI into workflows, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain AWS-hosted Pentesting Infrastructure to ensure 24/7 uptime and security.


• Automate the provisioning and scaling of cloud resources using Terraform or similar IaC tools.


• Implement and manage robust monitoring and logging solutions.


• Ensure infrastructure security by adhering to best practices and compliance standards.


• Develop and maintain scripts for automation using Python, PHP, and shell scripting.


• Work on integrating Generative AI technologies to optimise workflows and enhance product features.


• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups.


• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Participate in security reviews and contribute to the implementation of security best practices.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.).


• Proficiency in Terraform or similar tools for infrastructure automation.


• Experience with Python and PHP for scripting and automation tasks.


• Strong understanding of MySQL databases.


• Experience with GitLab CI/CD.


• Knowledge of containerisation tools like Docker.


• Experience with tools like CloudWatch, or similar.

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).

The ideal candidate will excel in verbal and written communication, facilitating effective collaboration across various teams. This role demands the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on quality and deadlines

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in shaping the infrastructure behind our security-focused products. You’ll have the opportunity to work with modern AWS technologies, automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and Generative AI while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Please note that this role requires you to undergo enhanced Security Vetting. By accepting this position, you agree to participate in the vetting process. Failure to pass or complete this process may result in disciplinary procedures.