AWS Engineer

AWS Engineer Join our growing team as a Mid-Level AWS Engineer. Work with AWS, automation, security, CI/CD and Generative AI to build reliable, innovative infrastructure powering our products. We’re seeking a driven and dedicated Mid Level AWS Engineer to join our fast-growing team and contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of cutting-edge products, including our flagship product GuardNest, a SaaS platform designed to streamline vulnerability management and reporting. As a AWS Engineer, you will work closely with our development team to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud-based infrastructure. You will contribute to the ongoing development and optimisation of GuardNest and manage our Pentesting Infrastructure hosted on AWS. Your focus will be on automation, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), monitoring, and maintaining 24/7 system uptime. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions, including the integration of Generative AI into workflows, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and maintain AWS-hosted Pentesting Infrastructure to ensure 24/7 uptime and security. Automate the provisioning and scaling of cloud resources using Terraform or similar IaC tools. Implement and manage robust monitoring and logging solutions. Ensure infrastructure security by adhering to best practices and compliance standards. Develop and maintain scripts for automation using Python, PHP, and shell scripting. Work on integrating Generative AI technologies to optimise workflows and enhance product features. Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups. Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Participate in security reviews and contribute to the implementation of security best practices. Required Skills and Experience: Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.). Proficiency in Terraform or similar tools for infrastructure automation. Experience with Python and PHP for scripting and automation tasks. Strong understanding of MySQL databases. Experience with GitLab CI/CD. Knowledge of containerisation tools like Docker. Experience with tools like CloudWatch, or similar. Bonus Skills Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR). The ideal candidate will excel in verbal and written communication, facilitating effective collaboration across various teams. This role demands the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on quality and deadlines This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in shaping the infrastructure behind our security-focused products. You’ll have the opportunity to work with modern AWS technologies, automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and Generative AI while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about cloud infrastructure, security, automation, and building reliable systems, we’d love to hear from you. Please note that this role requires you to undergo enhanced Security Vetting. By accepting this position, you agree to participate in the vetting process. Failure to pass or complete this process may result in disciplinary procedures. Department Platform Engineering Locations Leeds Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Leeds Our Work Culture At WorkNest, we recognise the importance of having an engaged, healthy, diverse and inclusive culture. This is not only the right thing to do - it also strengthens our business. We believe a talent-driven organisation must also be a diverse one. We are committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do: how we serve our clients, develop our products and services, and support our colleagues. Effective people management and engagement are integral to our business, both in terms of what we do and how we do it. As part of this commitment, WorkNest and Axiom have signed up to the UN Sustainable Development Goals on Gender Equality (Goal 5) and Decent Work and Economic Growth (Goal 8). We report annually to our Board and investors on our progress. About Worknest Secure The WorkNest group brings together 15+ specialist organisations, each with decades of experience supporting organisations worldwide with risk and compliance solutions. Our WorkNest Secure suite brings together leading cyber security and compliance expertise to help organisations stay protected, resilient, and one step ahead of emerging threats.