SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer

SC Cleared DevOps Engineer (AWS) - Contract - Inside IR35 Location: London (90% Remote) Rate: £400-£450 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initial contract with extension potential Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required We are currently looking for an experienced SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to join a high-profile programme delivering critical cloud infrastructure and platform services. This is an excellent opportunity for a DevOps professional with strong AWS experience to work on a large-scale environment while benefiting from a predominantly remote working model. Candidates must be able to attend meetings and occasional workshops in London as required. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure. Automate infrastructure deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support software delivery. Implement monitoring, logging and alerting solutions. Support platform reliability, performance and security initiatives. Collaborate closely with development, architecture and operations teams. Contribute to DevOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (essential). Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native technologies. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Strong CI/CD experience using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. Containerisation and orchestration experience, ideally with Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting experience with Bash, Python or PowerShell. Experience with monitoring and logging tools. Strong understanding of DevOps principles, automation and cloud security best practices. Desirable Skills Experience working within government, defence or other secure environments. Knowledge of serverless architectures and AWS managed services. Experience with security and compliance frameworks. Additional Information £400-£450 per day Inside IR35 90% remote working London-based programme with occasional onsite attendance required for meetings and workshops. Active SC Clearance is mandatory due to project requirements. If you are an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer with strong AWS expertise and are looking for your next contract opportunity, please apply with your latest CV for immediate consideration. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements