Rayo, part of the UBDS group is looking for an experienced, Security Cleared (SC Cleared) AWS DevOps Engineer to design, build and maintain resilient cloud infrastructure and automation frameworks in support of client engagements. This role involves ownership of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and deployment automation within secure environments, particularly across public sector clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in AWS, a strong understanding of DevSecOps practices, and a commitment to delivering reliable, repeatable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scalable, secure and automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or GitHub
- Manage infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform to support repeatable and compliant environments
- Implement automation across build, test and deployment workflows to ensure consistent and reliable delivery
- Apply OWASP security principles and DevSecOps practices throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Deploy and maintain containerised workloads using Kubernetes or AWS-native services such as ECS or EKS
- Monitor infrastructure performance and availability, implementing proactive alerting and logging solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed DevOps capabilities and drive continuous improvement
- Support troubleshooting of infrastructure and deployment-related issues in production and non-production environments
Qualifications
- Active Security Check (SC) clearance is mandatory
- Strong hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including core compute, networking and security services
- Proficiency in GitLab or GitHub for version control and pipeline management
- Demonstrable experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code delivery
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and operations in cloud environments
- Working knowledge of OWASP security principles and how to apply them in CI/CD and infrastructure design
- Competence in scripting languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell
- Experience operating within Agile delivery environments and supporting multidisciplinary technical teams
Desirable
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or Solutions Architect)
- Experience working with public sector clients or within regulated industries
Employee Benefits
- Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
- Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
- Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
- Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
- Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
- Contributed Pension Scheme
- Death in service cover
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
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