DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)

Location: Hybrid (London)

Work Pattern: Full-time permanent or 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 seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with experience in AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), Helm, and CI/CD to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, automating, and optimising cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on container orchestration, automation, and cloud networking. This role requires active SC Clearance, used within the last 12 months.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
• Deploy, maintain, and optimise Kubernetes clusters (EKS), managing workloads, networking, and security policies.
• Utilise Helm to package and deploy applications in Kubernetes environments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git, ensuring efficient deployment of applications.
• Manage VPC networking, Route 53 DNS configurations, and AWS security best practices.
• Work with AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, ensuring robust infrastructure performance.
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker within Kubernetes environments.
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Work collaboratively on-site with cross-functional teams, providing hands-on support and expertise.

Benefits

• Work on high-impact projects in a security-cleared environment.
• Private medical insurance through Aviva.
• Company pension plan through Nest.
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Access to Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Collaborative work culture with career progression opportunities.
• Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Amber Labs, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our policies promote:

• A workplace free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
• Equal opportunities for all employees, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Awareness training on diversity, equity, and inclusion.