SC Cleared Platform Engineers

Platform Engineers | AWS / Kubernetes / CI / CD | UK Wide - Multiple Office Locations | SC Clearance Required | Up to £100,000

MERITUS are excited to be working with a leading IT Consultancy looking to grow their public sector Platform Engineering team. They're looking for Platform Engineers with strong experience in the build and management of AWS infrastructure, Container solutions (Docker / Kubernetes) & CI / CD Pipelines.

If successful you will join an experienced team building secure platform solutions for Public sector clients. To be successful you will need extensive experience in AWS infrastructure, Container solutions (Docker / Kubernetes) & CI / CD Pipelines as well as Active SC Clearance.

They have multiple office locations & are considering applications UK wide.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Ensure that all resources are optimised for performance and cost-efficiency.

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of applications on AWS. Collaborate with development teams to integrate testing and monitoring tools to ensure high-quality software delivery.

• Set up and manage monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack) to track system performance, availability, and security. Analyse metrics and logs to identify areas for optimisation and implement necessary changes to enhance performance.

• Implement best practices for security and compliance within the AWS environment, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and vulnerability assessments. Stay up-to-date with AWS security services and industry standards to ensure a robust security posture.

Skills Required:

• Strong experience in the design, build & management of AWS hosted infrastructure.
• Scripting experience in at least one language (Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar).
• Experience building container solutions in Kubernetes or Docker.
• CI / CD pipeline management.
• Active SC security clearance.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £100,000
• Private medical insurance
• Remote & flexible working options
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.