DevOps Engineer (ID: JVqkfz9o)

We’re looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to take ownership of our in-house infrastructure. In this role, you’ll manage and secure our servers, automate deployment pipelines, and continuously improve our CI/CD systems. If you're passionate about infrastructure, security, and automation, and you thrive in hands-on environments, we want to hear from you.

DevOps Engineer  Responsibilities

• Server & Infrastructure Management
• Administer and maintain Linux servers (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS).
• Manage on-premise systems, including networking and power infrastructure.
• Implement high availability (HA) and failover strategies.
• Optimize server performance, storage solutions, and backup strategies.
• Maintain a hybrid infrastructure across AWS, on-prem, and private cloud.
• CI/CD & Deployment Automation
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins.
• Automate deployment workflows for web apps and internal tools.
• Manage self-hosted CI/CD infrastructure (runners, deployment targets).
• Enhance deployment strategies (blue-green, zero-downtime rollouts, automated rollbacks).

Security & Compliance

• Harden servers and enforce firewall and access control policies.
• Enforce SSH key authentication and disable insecure access methods.
• Deploy intrusion detection systems (Snort, Suricata) and fail2ban.
• Monitor logs, perform regular audits, and manage secure storage and VPN access.
• Manage authentication systems, enforce 2FA, and proactively close security gaps.

Networking & Office IT

• Configure VLANs to isolate DevOps infrastructure from general office traffic.
• Consult and support general IT needs including secure Wi-Fi segmentation.
• Set up and monitor power systems (Smart PDUs, energy meters, UPS).
• Ensure networking reliability and physical infrastructure uptime.

Monitoring, Backups & Disaster Recovery

• Implement comprehensive monitoring for systems and networks.
• Set up alerts (via Slack, email) for outages, performance issues, and security events.
• Maintain backups (AWS S3, NAS, offsite redundancy).
• Develop and test disaster recovery and incident response plans.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in DevOps, infrastructure, or system administration.
• Proficient in Linux server management (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, routing, BGP).
• Strong understanding of security best practices (SSH, IDS/IPS, access control).
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar containerization tools.
• Comfortable working with physical server hardware, PDUs, and UPS systems.
• Understanding of database administration (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with monitoring/logging stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK).

Bonus Points (Nice to Have)

• Experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure (AWS, Proxmox, OpenStack).
• Data center or hardware installation experience.
• Familiarity with DDoS protection and reverse proxies (Cloudflare, HAProxy, Traefik).
• Interest or experience in energy monitoring and infrastructure scalability.

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to architect and manage an on-prem infrastructure from the ground up.
• Ownership over security, automation, and infrastructure processes.
• A high-impact, hands-on role in scaling hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Work with a team that values automation, efficiency, and rapid iteration.
• Competitive salary and room to grow alongside the company.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Location Requirement: Must be able to reliably commute to or relocate to Warrington, WA1 1NN.

Language:

• English (required)

Experience:

• AWS: 1 year (required)
• Linux: 1 year (required)

Position: DevOps Engineer  -  Job Type: Full-Time  -  Salary: