AWS DevOps Engineer - SC

AWS DevOps Engineer - SC Location: Remote - must be UK based Work Pattern: Full Time/12 month fixed term contract Security Clearance: must hold active SC clearance The Company: At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer who specialises in building and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure systems. This role will involve setting up systems from scratch with a focus on reliability, availability, and security. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS MSK/Confluent, Kafka, multi-cloud environments, and containerisation technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker. You will play a key role in our DevOps team, driving our cloud strategy, enhancing observability, and ensuring the seamless operation of our data replication and archival processes. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage AWS MSK (Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka) and Confluent Kafka environments.
• Set up and configure multi-cloud architectures, hosting on both public and private cloud platforms.
• Build infrastructure from scratch, focusing on the reliability, availability, and security of cloud-native applications.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions using tools such as Dynatrace and AWS CloudWatch to ensure high availability and performance of services.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, alerts, and automated responses to system health metrics and incidents.
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Design and implement scalable and secure container orchestration strategies, including automated scaling, self-healing, and service discovery.
• Oversee data replication and archival processes to ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance.
• Optimise data workflows and implement strategies for efficient data handling across cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process, ensuring quick and reliable deployment of applications and services.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery practices.
• Implement best practices for securing infrastructure, including network security, IAM (Identity and Access Management), and data encryption.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to cloud security and data protection.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and security engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for infrastructure-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing fixes.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with AWS MSK/Confluent and Kafka.
• Strong expertise in multi-cloud environments, including public and private cloud hosting.
• Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Dynatrace and AWS CloudWatch.
• Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration technologies, particularly Kubernetes and Docker.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Experience with data replication, data archival, and managing large-scale data pipelines.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation and system management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on system reliability and security.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or other relevant technologies.
• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits:

• Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
• Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
• Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
• Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
• Participate in a generous employee referral program.
• A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
• Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.

Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:

• Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

• Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.

• Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.

• By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.

This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type. What Happens Next? Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.