DevOps Engineer

Overview

AWS Dev Ops Engineer – AWS / Infrastructure as Code – MOD eDV Cleared – Cheltenham / Hybrid
Salary: £75,000–£100,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare

Location:

Cheltenham (Hybrid/Flexible)
Security Clearance: MOD eDV (Sponsorship Available)

Employment Type:

Permanent / Full-Time

Our client is a secure cloud engineering and technology services consultancy delivering innovative cloud solutions into high-assurance, security-critical environments. They are seeking an experienced AWS Dev Ops Engineer to build, deploy and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for mission-critical UK projects.

In this hands-on position you will:

• Build products and cloud solutions that solve complex customer challenges
• Work across a range of greenfield and brownfield projects
• Apply and follow secure engineering and Dev Ops practices throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Participate in architectural discussions, design exercises and technical decision-making
• Employ technologies and tooling that underpin modern, automated cloud environments
• Engage with customers and technical teams to shape requirements and solve problems
• This role is ideal for someone with strong AWS experience, solid infrastructure-as-code skills, and the ability to combine engineering excellence with practical business outcomes.

• Build and deliver secure, resilient cloud infrastructure using AWS
• Implement and maintain automation and deployment pipelines
• Drive best practices in infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform
• Deliver high-quality, scalable cloud solutions with security at the core
• Contribute to continuous improvement, tooling, and Dev Ops processes
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Proven experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in production environments
• Hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Go, JavaScript or similar)
• Comfortable participating in architectural design and problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical discussions
• UK National with eligibility for MOD eDV security clearance (sponsorship available)

• AWS certifications (Associate or Professional level)
• Experience working in high-security or regulated environments
• Familiarity with Dev Ops tooling (CI/CD, version control, monitoring and logging)

AWS, Dev Ops Engineer, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, AWS Cloud, Dev Ops Practices, Cloud Automation, Secure Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, MOD eDV Clearance, Cheltenham.

• Competitive salary £75,000–£100,000 plus performance bonus
• Generous pension and private healthcare
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training and certification support
• Exposure to secure, high-impact cloud engineering projects
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for technical growth

If you’re an experienced AWS Dev Ops Engineer with a passion for automation, cloud infrastructure and secure engineering practices, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion.

All the best,
Charlie Syrett at Richmond Square Consulting Ltd