Cloud Native DevOps Engineer (AWS) Manchester / London / Cheltenham Salary £50,000 - £95,000 Pension and Benefits Roles requires active SC or DV clearance About the Opportunity Our client is seeking a talented Cloud Native DevOps Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you will work on mission-critical systems that demand high availability, robust security, and scalable infrastructure. You'll be responsible for building, automating, and optimising cloud environments while maintaining the highest security standards. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that combines technical expertise with innovation, delivering solutions that truly make a difference to clients. What You'll Do As a Cloud Native DevOps Engineer, you will: Design, deploy, and manage AWS environments with a focus on automation, scalability, and security. Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous integration and deployment of mission-critical applications. Monitor and optimise system performance, availability, and security, applying observability best practices. Collaborate in an Agile environment, engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver iterative improvements. This role allows you to apply your expertise to challenging problems while shaping cloud solutions that drive real value. Skills and Experience Essential: Proven experience deploying and managing AWS cloud infrastructure in secure environments. Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD. Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration, including Docker and Kubernetes. Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation. Understanding of AWS networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups. Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch. Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and best practices for securing cloud workloads. Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and optimise cloud deployments. Security Requirements This position requires Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Candidates must have resided continuously in the UK for the last 10 years and meet other detailed eligibility criteria. Some roles may require sole UK nationality. Candidates will be asked questions regarding residence and citizenship during the recruitment process.