AWS Engineer

Job description

This leading public sector organisation require an AWS Engineer, In this role, you will join a team of infrastructure specialists and engineers, focusing on building, administering, supporting, and maintaining solutions with an emphasis on our AWS environment and cloud security. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recommending security controls, advising on critical security-related technologies, and assessing risks associated with proposed changes.
• Ensuring that cloud services are integrated, delivered, secured, and operated as required.
• Contributing to overall management, including workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, and project tasks.
• Working with the Service Desk to ensure timely resolution of tickets related to cloud infrastructure services and providing guidance and support.

This organisation invests in the latest technology, and the majority of this role will involve supporting our cloud-based infrastructure, primarily AWS, with some involvement in Azure and on-premises infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with our Data Science and Engineering teams, as well as vendors, to introduce new solutions built on AWS, maintain our current infrastructure, and ensure cyber security across AWS and Azure cloud environments.

Job description

• Extensive experience in IT infrastructure and system design, including designing, implementing, testing, and supporting cloud-based infrastructure technologies.
• Proven expertise in AWS, encompassing Infrastructure as Code, AWS Security, monitoring, and automation.
• Strong development skills with proficiency in version control, scripting languages (e.g., Bash/Python), AWS security, monitoring, automation, and Docker & serverless technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of information security, including implementing security controls to mitigate threats, with a strong focus on cloud security and vulnerability remediation.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving patterns and trends in technical issues, handling 3rd line escalations, consulting with specialists as needed, and implementing preventative measures.
• Thorough understanding of technical concepts relevant to the role and how they integrate into the broader technical landscape, with the ability to make strategic and tactical recommendations confidently.
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with future developments in cloud computing and experience with re-platforming and transformation projects.

Job:-

• £55,500 An exceptional pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution
• This is a 24 month fixed term role.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional perks such as public holidays and special leave options.
• Various employee benefits, including season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, and well being initiatives.
• Access to the Civil Service Sports & Leisure facilities, offering discounted gym membership and other perks.
• 24 Fixed Term Contract
• London based, Hybrid Working

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.