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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Securitas - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Failover, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Server Administration, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Amazon Relational Database Service, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Cloudwatch, Terraform - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5a8ae432da440f06 ## About the Role * Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, * Hands-on experience with AWS in production environments * Strong knowledge of core AWS services such as VPC, IAM, EC2, containers, storage, and monitoring * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar) * Understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management * Experience supporting highly available, business-critical systems * Familiarity with cloud migration initiatives * Experience integrating infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling * Exposure to containerised workloads or orchestration platforms (e.g. ECS, EKS) * Experience working within regulated or security-focused environments * Experience working with distributed teams * AWS certifications (e.g. Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator) are beneficial Skills & Competencies * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills * Clear communication across technical and non-technical teams * Collaborative approach to working with engineering, security, and operations * Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively * Adaptability in a changing environment * Commitment to continuous learning and improvement ## Description Design, build, and operate AWS infrastructure that underpins key platforms and services as the organisation continues its transition to cloud. Work as a hands-on AWS engineer, focused on delivering secure, scalable, and highly available environments. Take ownership of components of the migration and operation of business-critical platforms and services within AWS. Major Responsibilities * Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code principles * Support production and non-production environments with a focus on availability, performance, and security * Deliver backend infrastructure operations including server management, updates, storage, failover, and logging * Build and maintain core AWS services across compute, networking, storage, and identity (e.g. EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch) * Collaborate with application, DevOps, and security teams to deliver resilient cloud solutions * Integrate infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable deployments * Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability practices * Investigate incidents, contribute to root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement * Support security, compliance, and audit requirements within cloud environments, including regulated or security-sensitive contexts * Work with cloud partners and vendors, including AWS and third parties, on architecture reviews and optimisation * Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational processes to reduce manual effort * Document infrastructure, standards, and operational processes * Primary working hours aligned to European time zones. Participation in a global on-call rotation. What Success Looks Like * Deliver stable, secure, and scalable AWS environments that support business-critical platforms * Contribute to the successful migration and operation of core business platforms and services in AWS * Maintain strong system availability and performance across production environments * Identify and resolve infrastructure issues proactively, improving reliability over time * Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions * Establish reliable and repeatable infrastructure practices ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Building Reliable Serverless Applications with AWS CDK and Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/812-building-reliable-serverless-applications-with-aws-cdk-and-testing) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [The power of Cloud Development Kit (CDK): How to get the most out of it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/740-the-power-of-cloud-development-kit-cdk-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-it) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)