Systems Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Systems Engineer (AWS): Implementing and maintaining large-scale cloud infrastructure with an accent on Linux systems administration, networking, and operational excellence. Focus on automating manual processes, troubleshooting complex distributed systems, and ensuring high availability in a 24/7 production environment.

Location: Must be based in London, UK and able to obtain UK Government Security Clearance

Company

hirify.global Web Services (AWS) is a global leader in cloud computing, providing comprehensive infrastructure services to businesses ranging from startups to the Global 500.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within large-scale distributed systems.
• Automate manual operational tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Manage and maintain Linux-based infrastructure and network connectivity.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to perform root cause analysis on customer-facing issues.
• Support the development and management of core AWS services including Compute, Storage, and Database.

Requirements

• Must be a UK national and able to obtain UK Government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Strong proficiency in Linux systems administration.
• Experience working in a 24/7 production environment.
• Proficiency in at least two languages: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby, or Bash.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.

Nice to have

• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Background in SRE, DevOps, or security administration.
• Experience with network capture and advanced systems troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to build custom tooling and automation for large-scale environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to work-life harmony and flexible working culture.
• Access to extensive mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career growth resources.
• Inclusive team environment with company-sponsored affinity groups.
• Opportunity to work on massive-scale infrastructure with a startup-like entrepreneurial feel.