AWS Sys Admin

慨正橡扯; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

慨正橡扯 is looking for an AWS IaaS Sys Admin based in Birmingham to join their expanding cloud capability team. Ideal applicants will have a robust background in cloud technologies, automation, and continuous integration practices.

The role involves working on multiple projects, helping clients transition to DevOps practices and drive the execution of tools in the DevOps toolchain. Significant experience in Solaris, Linux or Windows, along with familiarity in Azure and AWS, is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Azure and AWS cloud technologies.
• Working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) practices.
• On-Call Support required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of tools and processes in the DevOps toolchain.
• Help customers with DevOps projects.
• Serve as a trusted automation advisor for DevOps initiatives.

Skills

Solaris, Linux or Windows experience

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell & Shell

Deep technical know-how in integrated automation solutions

Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform

Knowledge of ITSM, Agile methodologies

Proficiency in Power BI

Incident fault-finding skills

Education

Associate-level cloud certification in Azure or AWS

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

ServiceNow

Job description

AWS IaaS Sys Admin

Career Level – Specialist & Associate Manager

UK (Birmingham)

Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.

Qualifications

• Solaris, Linux or Windows experience
• Deep technical know-how and hands‑on experience implementing integrated automation solutions using a broad range of DevOps toolsets.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform is preferred.
• Expertise with code repository management, code merge and quality checks, continuous integration, and automated deployment and management using Ansible, Jenkins, and Git. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, Chef, Maven, Ant, Ivy, and UrbanCode would be advantageous.
• Experience in DevSecOps, including secret management, tools integration to harden the baseline, and privilege management.
• Associate‑level cloud certification in Azure or AWS.
• Hands‑on experience in Azure and AWS cloud technologies, including compute, networking, storage, and security services.
• Expertise in designing and implementing continuous delivery and/or DevOps solutions across cloud‑native and hybrid environments.
• Experience with approaches and tooling for automated build, delivery, and release of software, ensuring reliability and repeatability.
• Ability to define and manage the roadmap for DevOps implementation in an established operational environment, aligning with business and technical goals.
• Strong knowledge in developing integrated toolset solutions within an enterprise‑wide environment, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and compliance.
• Working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) practices and tools such as ServiceNow, with experience in incident, change, and problem management processes.
• Proficiency in Power BI, with the ability to build dashboards that visualise deployment metrics, cloud cost trends, incident volumes, and SLA performance, using DAX and Power Query for data modelling.
• On‑Call Support – Provide on‑call support outside of standard working hours as and when required to ensure continuity of service and timely resolution of critical issues.
• AWS IaaS Sys Admin skills (e.g. Solaris, Linux or Windows)

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects as part of a wider cloud capability team.
• Get DevOps up and running by overseeing the execution of tools and processes in the DevOps toolchain, and promote the DevOps culture in client organisations.
• Help customers with DevOps projects by providing them with technical, consultative, and delivery services.
• Serve as a trusted automation and tooling advisor for DevOps initiatives by providing clients with objective, practical, and relevant advice, identifying opportunities for optimisation.
• Work with the development teams to meet acceptance criteria, gathering and documenting the requirements. Help lead continuous integration, delivery, automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code efforts for multiple cloud service offerings.
• Where required, set up and manage the operation of project development and test environments as well as the software configuration management processes for the entire application development life cycle.
• Help clients transition to DevOps by driving adoption of tools and practices, and by directing elements of the DevOps implementation.
• Resolve and escale issues as necessary.
• Undertake necessary training and certifications on latest technologies.

Skills

• Solaris, Linux or Windows
• Familiarity with Azure and/or AWS CLI and SDK tools.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows server operating systems.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell & Shell.
• Strong incident fault‑finding skills and experience.
• Familiarity with ITSM, Agile methodologies and tools e.g. Azure DevOps, ServiceNow.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.

AI Skills

• Understanding of core AI concepts and how they apply within business and delivery contexts.
• Proficiency in AI‑powered workplace tools (such as Microsoft 365 Copilot) to create, analyse, and refine content, automate repetitive tasks, summarise information, and improve workflow efficiency.
• Awareness of Responsible AI principles and adherence to enterprise AI governance, standards, and approved usage guidelines.
• AI Training and/or Certifications, or a commitment to ongoing learning to maintain and grow AI proficiency.