SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer

Contract: Inside IR35 (Client-run PAYE - no umbrella required)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance (essential)

Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week in London Victoria

About the Role We are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer for an inside IR35 contract role supporting a secure, high-profile programme. The role is hybrid, and the client operates their own payroll, covering employer National Insurance, so contractors can work on a straightforward PAYE basis without using an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using DevOps best practices.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Ensure high availability, security, and performance across AWS environments.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and delivery teams.
• Support automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer in complex environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native tooling.
• Experience with CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code (eg Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.

• Strong experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer in complex environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native tooling.
• Experience with CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code (eg Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.