Cloud Native DevOps Engineer

Searchability; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Searchability is seeking an experienced Cloud Native DevOps Engineer to design, build and manage secure AWS environments in a hybrid Cheltenham/Gloucester setting.

You will develop infrastructure as code, implement CI/CD pipelines, and work with Docker and Kubernetes in mission-critical, regulated environments. The role requires DV clearance and UK residency.

Qualifications

• Strong AWS experience and secure cloud environments.
• In-depth IaC experience using Terraform, CloudFormation or Pulumi.
• Hands-on CI/CD experience with GitLab CI, Jenkins or ArgoCD.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting skills: Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• Understanding of AWS networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups).
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles.
• Good troubleshooting and cloud optimisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and manage AWS environments.
• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation or Pulumi.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate cloud infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor performance, availability and security.
• Implement observability and logging best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and optimise deployments.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment with technical teams.

Skills

AWS

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

PowerShell

IaC

Zero Trust

Networking

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Pulumi

GitLab CI

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Docker

Kubernetes

Grafana

Prometheus

ELK

CloudWatch

Job description

CLOUD NATIVE DEVOPS ENGINEER – AWS / NATIONAL SECURITY

Salary: Competitive
Location: Cheltenham / Gloucester – Hybrid
Clearance: DV Clearance required
Type: Permanent

THE ROLE

A leading technology organisation is expanding its Cloud & DevOps engineering team and is looking for experienced Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join their team in Cheltenham / Gloucester.

You’ll work on mission-critical systems within secure environments, designing, building and managing AWS cloud infrastructure with a strong focus on automation, scalability, security and resilience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build and manage AWS environments
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation or Pulumi
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Automate cloud infrastructure and deployment processes
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes
• Monitor system performance, availability and security
• Implement observability and logging best practices
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and optimise cloud deployments
• Work within an Agile environment alongside technical teams and stakeholders
• ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Strong commercial experience with AWS
• Experience working in secure cloud environments
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience – Terraform, CloudFormation or Pulumi
• Hands-on CI/CD experience – GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD or similar
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Understanding of AWS networking – VPCs, subnets and security groups
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or CloudWatch
• Understanding of Zero Trust security principles
• Strong troubleshooting and cloud optimisation experience
• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

  DV Clearance is required for this position.

  Candidates must have resided continuously within the UK for the last 10 years to meet the stated DV residency requirement, alongside the other relevant DV eligibility criteria.

  Some positions may also have additional nationality restrictions due to the nature of the work.

• WHY CONSIDER THE ROLE?

• Work on mission-critical National Security projects
• Modern AWS cloud and DevOps technologies
• Strong focus on automation, security and cloud engineering
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Training and professional certifications
• Hybrid working in Cheltenham / Gloucester
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced cloud and security specialists
• Exposure to complex, large-scale technology environments
• IDEAL BACKGROUND

  This role would suit experienced Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Cloud Native Engineers, Platform Engineers or AWS DevOps Engineers with strong hands-on infrastructure and automation experience.

  DV Cleared candidates are particularly relevant.

• KEYWORDS

  Cloud Native DevOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, AWS, Amazon Web Services, AWS Cloud, Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Python, Bash, PowerShell, AWS Networking, VPC, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Zero Trust, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, Cloud Automation, Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, National Security, Government, Defence, DV Clearance, Developed Vetting, Security Cleared, Cheltenham, Gloucester.