Job description
Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Engineer (AWS)
Location: Norwich (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, flexible)
Day Rate: £510 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: Immediate
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Engineer with strong AWS expertise to support the delivery of cloud platform solutions and project initiatives. This role requires a hands-on engineer with a strong DevOps mindset, capable of working in agile environments and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver Jira stories in line with sprint and project plans
2. Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely delivery
3. Build and implement cloud infrastructure solutions across platforms and projects
4. Utilize appropriate DevOps tools and technologies to achieve team objectives
5. Participate in and facilitate agile ceremonies including stand-ups and planning sessions
6. Support deployment and implementation planning activities
7. Manage priorities, risks, and issues effectively
8. Coordinate with third-party vendors where required
9. Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and delivery practices
Required Skills & Experience
10. 8–10 years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps
11. Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation, IAM, KMS, SSM, Step Functions, ACM, and Backup
12. Solid experience with AWS infrastructure and networking services such as VPC, Control Tower, AWS Organizations, and Service Control Policies
13. Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Python, and AWS CLI
14. Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Puppet, and Packer
15. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools including Datadog, PagerDuty, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and SIEM integrations
16. Strong understanding of service management, release, and change processes
17. Experience administering Windows Server and/or Red Hat Linux in enterprise cloud environments
Desirable Skills
18. Additional scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash)
19. Knowledge of tools such as HashiCorp Vault, Git, Groovy, Squid Proxy, and Trend Micro
20. Understanding of networking concepts including DNS, firewalls, routing, NACLs, and NAT
21. Familiarity with Active Directory, encryption, and SSL
22. Experience working in Agile or platform-based teams
23. Exposure to ITIL frameworks