Platform AWS Engineer (SC Cleared)

Platform AWS Engineer (Database and Linux)Location: Hybrid - occasional travel to London Rate: £492 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella Company) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance mandatory Sector: Public SectorYour New RoleWe are seeking an experienced Platform AWS Engineer to join a large-scale public sector programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on cloud and infrastructure professional with strong AWS administration, Linux, and DevOps expertise who can support, manage, and enhance secure cloud-based platforms within a highly governed environment.You will be responsible for maintaining and optimising AWS infrastructure, supporting Linux-based systems, implementing automation, and working closely with security and project stakeholders to deliver resilient and secure platform services.Essential Skills and ExperienceDevOps and LinuxStrong Linux administration experience (RedHat environments)Knowledge of RPMs, SELinux, filesystems, user/group management, and system administrationExperience with Ansible automationStrong Git knowledge including GitHub, GitHub Actions CI, repositories, branching, merge requests, and code reviewsSound understanding of networking concepts including IP addressing, CIDRs, TCP/IP, and TLS certificatesExperience supporting Java applications, JVMs, and process managementNginx administration, particularly as a reverse proxyPerformance tuning and capacity management across CPU, memory, and storageExperience with OpenVPN and SSH ..... full job details .....