Devops engineer linux and python in Bristol

AWS DevOps Engineer Programme Name: LCSTLocation: Remote, with attendance at Leidos UK Bristol or Customer sites as requiredWe're ready for you to unleash your potential! We are seeking an experienced hands-on AWS DevOps Engineer to join the LCST Programme team. As part of a high-performing Agile team, you will design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using a tailored SAFe Agile SecDevOps Scrum process. You'll apply DevOps best practices and cloud-native design principles, leveraging AWS services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to drive automation and continuous delivery across environments. This role also includes hands-on work with automated testing, deployments, and infrastructure monitoring—alongside participation in Agile ceremonies, risk mitigation activities, and collaborative solution design. Cross-functional flexibility across systems engineering, software development, testing, and security is highly valued. Demonstrate experience in managing source code with GIT, including pull requests, branching strategies and collaborative version control workflowsExperience in designing and managing AWS cloud infrastructure, including services like EC2, ECR, ECS, ECK, ASG, VPC, RDS, Load Balancers, Lambda, IAM, ports, R53 etcFamiliarity in IAC using Terraform and Ansible to provision, configure, and maintain secure and scalable cloud environmentsExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, implementing automation for building, testing, and deploying applications across multiple environmentsAbility to write and maintain scripts and automation tools using Bash, Python, and PowerShell to enhance operational workflows and eliminate manual tasksFamiliarity with containerisation using Docker and orchestration best practices, along with configuration management using Ansible. Knowledge of secrets management and access control using tools like Vault and IAM policies, ensuring secure handling of credentials and sensitive informationUnderstanding of AWS security best practices, including encryption, patching, monitoring, least privilege access, and compliance requirements. Familiarity in implementing and managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data protection and business continuity]Ability to implement monitoring and logging solutions e.g., CloudWatch, to ensure system reliability, observability, and proactive incident responseComfortable working in Agile development teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions, and actively participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-upsFamiliarity to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud-native solutions that meet availability and performance objectivesTroubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective mitigation strategies in complex environmentsUnderstanding of routing, traffic management, and load balancing, including configuration of NGINX and AWS-native tools for optimizing traffic flow. Familiarity with structured release and change management processes, including deployment governance, rollback strategies, and versioning control. Awareness of Java application environments and deployment considerations is a plus for supporting platform-wide consistency and integrationsProactive mindset with a continuous improvement attitude, regularly identifying opportunities to enhance delivery pipelines, infrastructure, and development practicesFamiliarity in designing and managing SNS topics for event-driven architectures, integrating notifications with Lambda, or external systems to support decoupled and scalable cloud workflowsExperience using Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket to support Agile delivery, documentation, collaboration, and CI/CD pipeline managementWorking knowledge of Active Directory and ADFS for identity and access management, including group policy management, SSO, and integration with cloud authentication servicesApplication Hands-on experience:in any programming language e.g. python, bash, powershell, etcin Redhat OSin AWS OR Azure OR any other cloud provideras Redhat and windows Adminin containerised solutionin supporting application troubleshootingIAC – terraformApp config - ansible or any other like puppetCI/CD pipeline like Jenkins or Azure devops or bamboo, etcAny AutomationPreferred Qualifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or equivalent certificationProficiency in Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormationExperience with Ansible for configuration managementStrong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)ITIL Foundation Certification or experience with ITIL-based environmentsClearance Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction...At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Contributory Pension Scheme ~ Private Medical Insurance ~33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) ~ Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) ~ Flexible Working SchemeCommitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK's defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plan that enhance your future. Pay Range:36,900.00-46,100.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. SummaryLocation: Bristol, Gloucestershire, UKType: Full time