Experienced DevOps Systems Administrator

Ecruit; Blackheath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is looking for an experienced DevOps Systems Administrator in Guildford. This hybrid role involves designing and supporting infrastructure across AWS, automating tasks with tools like Terraform and Ansible, and implementing observability solutions. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of DevOps experience, strong AWS and Linux skills, and mentoring capabilities. Benefits include career development support and various employee perks, with a competitive salary between £60,000 to £65,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Career development and certification support

24 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension and life insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Birthday and volunteering day off

Cycle to Work Scheme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps experience, including hands-on AWS.
• Experience with VMware or Proxmox is required.
• Strong Linux skills, with networking and cloud security knowledge.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (e.g. EKS).
• Confident scripting in Bash, Python, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and support infrastructure across AWS and private cloud.
• Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Implement observability tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
• Manage hybrid networks, IAM, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Join the on-call rota and respond to incidents.
• Create and maintain documentation to establish best practice.

Skills

DevOps experience

AWS

Linux skills

Networking knowledge

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Scripting in Bash

Scripting in Python

Scripting in Go

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub Actions

Grafana

Prometheus

CloudWatch

Job description

Experienced DevOps Systems Administrator

£60,000 to £65,000 depending on experience

Guildford (Hybrid)

Want to take control of complex cloud projects and fast‑track your DevOps career? Keen to join a team where your ideas genuinely shape the way things are done?

This is your chance to work on impactful infrastructure challenges in a growing business where your input matters. As a Senior DevOps Systems Administrator at Britannic Technologies, you’ll lead automation efforts, work with cutting‑edge tools, and be trusted to make key decisions that influence our direction.

Note: We will only accept CV from UK residents within a two‑hour commute to Guildford.

The role

This isn’t just a support role — it’s a chance to take ownership. You’ll help architect robust hybrid cloud solutions and streamline infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. You’ll grow your leadership skills by mentoring others and see the impact of your work across the business.

You’ll be working in a collaborative environment that invests in your development — with clear progression, technical certifications, and support from a skilled and friendly team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and support infrastructure across AWS and private cloud — shape scalable solutions that support real growth
• Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible — reduce manual tasks and free up time for innovation
• Build and maintain CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions — deliver faster and more reliable deployments
• Implement observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) — gain full visibility and improve system performance
• Work across teams to improve reliability and security — be the go‑to expert others rely on
• Manage hybrid networks, IAM, firewalls and VPNs — grow your cloud networking knowledge
• Join the on‑call rota and respond to incidents — build resilience and problem‑solving experience
• Create and maintain documentation — help others learn from your work and establish best practice

About our company

Founded in 1984, Britannic is a leading value‑added reseller and systems integrator. We partner with top names like 8x8, BT, Calabrio, Five9, Fortinet, Microsoft, Mitel, and Zoom, advancing our vision of a connected, sustainable future through smart technology and talented people.

Our in‑house software development, best practice services, and innovation set us apart, enabling us to enhance our clients’ operations. Our team specialises in business communications, contact centres, unified communications, networking, AI, automation, and systems integration, with a focus on value creation, risk mitigation, and trust‑based customer relationships.

The Benefits

• Career development and certification support
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Birthday and volunteering day off
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High street discounts

Essential Skills – Must Haves

• 5+ years of DevOps experience, including hands‑on AWS
• Experience with VMware or Proxmox
• Strong Linux skills, with networking and cloud security knowledge
• Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (e.g. EKS)
• Confident scripting in Bash, Python or Go

Nice to have: AWS certifications; Knowledge of security tools like Trivy.

What's next

Ready to take control of your DevOps career? Apply now and let’s build something great together.

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