DevOps Engineer
AWS DevOps Engineer – AWS / Infrastructure as Code – MOD eDV Cleared – Cheltenham / Hybrid
Salary: £75,000–£100,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid/Flexible)
Security Clearance: MOD eDV (Sponsorship Available)
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Our client is a secure cloud engineering and technology services consultancy delivering innovative cloud solutions into high-assurance, security-critical environments. They are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to build, deploy and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for mission-critical UK projects.
About the Role
In this hands-on position you will:
- Build products and cloud solutions that solve complex customer challenges
- Work across a range of greenfield and brownfield projects
- Apply and follow secure engineering and DevOps practices throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Participate in architectural discussions, design exercises and technical decision-making
- Employ technologies and tooling that underpin modern, automated cloud environments
- Engage with customers and technical teams to shape requirements and solve problems
- This role is ideal for someone with strong AWS experience, solid infrastructure-as-code skills, and the ability to combine engineering excellence with practical business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and deliver secure, resilient cloud infrastructure using AWS
- Implement and maintain automation and deployment pipelines
- Drive best practices in infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform
- Deliver high-quality, scalable cloud solutions with security at the core
- Contribute to continuous improvement, tooling, and DevOps processes
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in production environments
- Hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Go, JavaScript or similar)
- Comfortable participating in architectural design and problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical discussions
- UK National with eligibility for MOD eDV security clearance (sponsorship available)
Desirable Skills
- AWS certifications (Associate or Professional level)
- Experience working in high-security or regulated environments
- Familiarity with DevOps tooling (CI/CD, version control, monitoring and logging)
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AWS, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, AWS Cloud, DevOps Practices, Cloud Automation, Secure Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, MOD eDV Clearance, Cheltenham.
Benefits & What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary £75,000–£100,000 plus performance bonus
- Generous pension and private healthcare
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Ongoing training and certification support
- Exposure to secure, high-impact cloud engineering projects
- Collaborative culture with opportunities for technical growth
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer with a passion for automation, cloud infrastructure and secure engineering practices, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion.
All the best,
Charlie Syrett at Richmond Square Consulting Ltd