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 (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation).

Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.

Active SC Clearance is mandatory.