Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud Security

AVEVA; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The role involves managing cloud infrastructure security and development while leading improvements in operational stability. Candidates should have strong experience in cloud technology and software development, particularly with C#. Flexible benefits and hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible benefits fund

28 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Hands-on in cloud infrastructure as code development.
• Willingness to learn cloud security principles.
• Strong software development experience preferably with C# .NET.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely response to security incidents.
• Work with development teams on security improvements.
• Independently lead implementations of security tools.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure as code development

Cloud security principles

C# .NET development experience

PowerShell scripting

Bash and/or Node.js scripting

API development

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

High degree of personal motivation

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud Security. Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland (Hybrid). Full‑time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective response to incidents, particularly security incidents, to minimise impact and keep colleagues updated.
• Work with development teams to advise and contribute to security improvements, cloud architecture, operational stability, cost management and reporting requirements.
• Independently learn, gain expertise and then lead implementations of new capabilities and tools supporting security and infrastructure governance and monitoring.
• Continually develop and improve DevOps processes, adding value through optimisation, automation and effective reporting.
• Proactively manage cloud environment security to minimise service‑impacting issues.
• Ensure new services meet required security and operational readiness standards before being accepted into operations.
• Ensure on‑going compliance to security practices and policies.
• Provide subject matter expertise to business stakeholders as required.
• Stay current on security industry trends, tools and best practices.

Essential Requirements

• Hands‑on in cloud infrastructure as code development, with the ability to lead architecture and technology evaluations and decisions.
• Willingness to learn cloud security principles, practices and tools.
• Strong enterprise software development experience preferably with e.g. C# .NET.
• Expertise in PowerShell, Bash and/or Node.js scripting.
• Knowledge of API development, REST, microservices and serverless architectures.
• Knowledge and experience of operational support, software development and deployment methodologies and principles.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, able to convey information clearly and concisely to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Attention to detail, diligent and tenacious.
• Excellent analysis and dissemination skills.
• High degree of personal motivation and ability to self‑manage.
• Maintains and develops relevant industry and technology knowledge.

Desired Skills And Competencies

• Web application development.
• Experience/expertise in authentication and authorisation protocols such as OpenID Connect.
• Experience/expertise in DNS, TLS and network architectures.
• Experience in web application security principles and practices, or penetration testing.
• Certifications in Azure and/or AWS.
• Hands‑on experience working within an Information Security accredited framework e.g. ISO27001, 27017/18.
• Experience working in Agile software development such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Benefits

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance programme.

Hybrid Working

Employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week unless fully office‑based. Some roles are remotely supported.

Hiring Process

Submit cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter.