DevOps Engineer

Searchability NS&D; North East; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) to join a Newcastle-based, hybrid team delivering AWS-driven cloud platforms for critical public sector programmes. The role focuses on automation, platform engineering, and hands-on cloud operations to support delivery teams.

The position is permanent and hybrid with flexibility to work from Newcastle offices. Salary up to £70,000 DOE. SC Clearance eligibility is required due to sensitive work.

Qualifications

• Experience in DevOps or Platform engineering role, building and maintaining AWS infrastructure.
• Large scale AWS environments.
• Container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• CI/CD tooling experience (Jenkins, GitHub).
• Infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eligible for SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AWS cloud infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Hands-on work with Linux, Kubernetes and cloud technologies.
• Automate infrastructure and deployment processes following DevOps best practices.
• Help implement engineering standards and best practices across teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and platform issues.
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to support delivery.
• Work with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and deliver value.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers where required.

Job description

DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED
DEVOPS ENGINEER
Permanent opportunity for an AWS focused DevOps Engineer who is eligible for SC Clearance
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Hybrid opportunity with Newcastle based offices

WHO ARE WE?

We're looking for an AWS DevOps Engineer to join one of the UK's leading technology consultancies, delivering large-scale cloud platforms for critical Public Sector programmes.
You’ll play a key role in building and improving cloud platforms, driving automation and DevOps best practices, and providing hands-on technical support across development and delivery teams.
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving challenging engineering problems and getting stuck into the technical detail!
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, SC Clearance eligibility is required.

DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience in DevOps or Platform engineering role, building and maintaining AWS infrastructure.
• Large scale AWS environments
• Container technologies e.g. Kubernetes, docker
• CI/CD e.g. Jenkins, Github
• Infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Cloud Formation
• Monitoring e.g. Prometheus, Grafana
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Eligible for SC Clearance

DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Design and build AWS cloud infrastructure and platform solutions
• Hands-on with core technologies, such as Linux, Kubernetes and cloud technologies
• Automate infrastructure and deployment processes using DevOps best practices
• Help implement engineering standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and platform issues
• Work closely with development and engineering teams to support delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical requirements
• Share knowledge and support junior engineers where required

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