Lucid Support Services Ltd
City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Job Title: SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - other UK tech hubs considered) Contract Length: 12 months Day Rate: £475 per day (Inside IR35) Overview We're seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a cross-functional cloud engineering team supporting large-scale, high-availability platforms within a public sector environment. The ideal candidate will have deep AWS knowledge, strong automation skills, and a proven track record delivering and supporting complex cloud-based systems. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain AWS infrastructure using best practices for scalability, security, and performance. Implement and manage containerized workloads using ECS , Kubernetes , and Docker . Support SSO integrations across AWS services using SAML 2.0 and OIDC . Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) artifacts with Terraform and Ansible . Enhance monitoring, observability, and alerting using CloudWatch , Prometheus , Splunk , Grafana , and Zabbix . Build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI , Jenkins , and GitHub Actions to automate deployment and testing processes. Support release management and live production troubleshooting. Collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and operations teams to drive best DevOps practices. Essential Skills & Experience AWS Expertise: Strong command of core AWS services (ECS, IAM, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, SNS, SQS). Networking: Advanced understanding of AWS Transit Gateway , VPC Endpoints , TCP/IP , HTTP/S , DNS , and TLS/SSL termination . Containerization: Experience with Docker , ECS , and Kubernetes (monitoring pods, handling deployments). SSO: Deep knowledge of SAML 2.0 and OIDC for AWS access unification. IaC & Configuration Management: Terraform , Ansible , Packer , Cloud-Init Scripting , Consul Template . CI/CD: Experience with GitLab CI/CD , Jenkins , Nexus , and general release automation. Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on with Splunk , Prometheus , Grafana , Zabbix , and Dynatrace . OS Expertise: Strong Linux/Unix background. Languages & Scripting: Must have Python and Shell Scripting (Bash, Groovy, Go desirable). Cloud Architecture: Broad AWS cloud design experience; VPC Lattice exposure desirable. Additional Information Role is inside IR35 , with working flexibility and hybrid arrangements (ideally Newcastle-based, but open to other UK tech hubs). Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Previous experience in a public sector or enterprise-scale environment advantageous. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
Job Title: SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - other UK tech hubs considered) Contract Length: 12 months Day Rate: £475 per day (Inside IR35) Overview We're seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a cross-functional cloud engineering team supporting large-scale, high-availability platforms within a public sector environment. The ideal candidate will have deep AWS knowledge, strong automation skills, and a proven track record delivering and supporting complex cloud-based systems. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain AWS infrastructure using best practices for scalability, security, and performance. Implement and manage containerized workloads using ECS , Kubernetes , and Docker . Support SSO integrations across AWS services using SAML 2.0 and OIDC . Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) artifacts with Terraform and Ansible . Enhance monitoring, observability, and alerting using CloudWatch , Prometheus , Splunk , Grafana , and Zabbix . Build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI , Jenkins , and GitHub Actions to automate deployment and testing processes. Support release management and live production troubleshooting. Collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and operations teams to drive best DevOps practices. Essential Skills & Experience AWS Expertise: Strong command of core AWS services (ECS, IAM, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, SNS, SQS). Networking: Advanced understanding of AWS Transit Gateway , VPC Endpoints , TCP/IP , HTTP/S , DNS , and TLS/SSL termination . Containerization: Experience with Docker , ECS , and Kubernetes (monitoring pods, handling deployments). SSO: Deep knowledge of SAML 2.0 and OIDC for AWS access unification. IaC & Configuration Management: Terraform , Ansible , Packer , Cloud-Init Scripting , Consul Template . CI/CD: Experience with GitLab CI/CD , Jenkins , Nexus , and general release automation. Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on with Splunk , Prometheus , Grafana , Zabbix , and Dynatrace . OS Expertise: Strong Linux/Unix background. Languages & Scripting: Must have Python and Shell Scripting (Bash, Groovy, Go desirable). Cloud Architecture: Broad AWS cloud design experience; VPC Lattice exposure desirable. Additional Information Role is inside IR35 , with working flexibility and hybrid arrangements (ideally Newcastle-based, but open to other UK tech hubs). Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Previous experience in a public sector or enterprise-scale environment advantageous. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
Lucid Support Services Ltd
Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
Manufacturing Systems Analyst Location: Middlesborough Contract Duration: 6 months + (Long term prospect) Role Overview: We're looking for a Manufacturing Systems Analyst to support the systems, applications and technologies that underpin a modern manufacturing environment. The role is focused on manufacturing systems support, operational technology (OT), system integrations and shop floor applications, ensuring critical production technologies remain reliable, secure and effective. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain manufacturing applications and shop floor technologies. Provide technical support for operational technology, automation solutions and connected production systems. Troubleshoot and resolve application, infrastructure and integration issues. Support industrial hardware, peripheral devices and network-connected equipment. Maintain integrations between systems, equipment and wider business platforms. Assist with system upgrades, migrations and new technology implementations. Develop and maintain technical documentation and support processes. Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation and operational improvement. Support cybersecurity and compliance requirements within the manufacturing environment. Work closely with operational teams, technology colleagues and external suppliers to deliver effective solutions. Skills & Experience Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous: Manufacturing systems or production environment support Operational Technology (OT) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Knowledge of SAP ME is highly desirable. Systems integration and connectivity Industrial devices and connected equipment Network and infrastructure support Manufacturing automation technologies Cybersecurity within operational or industrial environments Digital transformation and technology deployment projects Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work independently across a varied technical environment are essential. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
Manufacturing Systems Analyst Location: Middlesborough Contract Duration: 6 months + (Long term prospect) Role Overview: We're looking for a Manufacturing Systems Analyst to support the systems, applications and technologies that underpin a modern manufacturing environment. The role is focused on manufacturing systems support, operational technology (OT), system integrations and shop floor applications, ensuring critical production technologies remain reliable, secure and effective. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain manufacturing applications and shop floor technologies. Provide technical support for operational technology, automation solutions and connected production systems. Troubleshoot and resolve application, infrastructure and integration issues. Support industrial hardware, peripheral devices and network-connected equipment. Maintain integrations between systems, equipment and wider business platforms. Assist with system upgrades, migrations and new technology implementations. Develop and maintain technical documentation and support processes. Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation and operational improvement. Support cybersecurity and compliance requirements within the manufacturing environment. Work closely with operational teams, technology colleagues and external suppliers to deliver effective solutions. Skills & Experience Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous: Manufacturing systems or production environment support Operational Technology (OT) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Knowledge of SAP ME is highly desirable. Systems integration and connectivity Industrial devices and connected equipment Network and infrastructure support Manufacturing automation technologies Cybersecurity within operational or industrial environments Digital transformation and technology deployment projects Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work independently across a varied technical environment are essential. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
