Skills

Python Go Bash Firewalls Cloud Security GitHub CI/CD DevOps Kubernetes Monitoring Configuration Management Ansible VMware Networking Linux AWS CI/CD Pipelines Terraform Prometheus Grafana Linux Administration Infrastructure as Code GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Senior DevOps Systems Administrator
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 DOE
Location: Guildford (Hybrid Working, One day a month required onsite)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced DevOps Systems Administrator or Senior DevOps Engineer looking to take control of complex cloud projects? Do you want to join a growing, innovative business where your ideas genuinely shape the way things are done?
Our client is a leading value-added reseller and systems integrator, partnering with top technology providers and specialising in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, business communications, contact centres, networking, AI, automation, and systems integration. They are known for delivering innovation, reducing risk, and building trusted client relationships, all while investing in the growth and development of their team. This is your chance to work on impactful infrastructure challenges where your input truly matters.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and support AWS and private cloud infrastructure
Architect and maintain robust hybrid cloud solutions
Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
Implement monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch)
Improve system reliability, performance, and security across teams
Manage IAM, networking, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security
Participate in the on-call rota and respond to incidents
Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices
Mentor colleagues and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy
Essential Skills & Experience
Required:
5+ years' experience in DevOps or Systems Administration
Hands-on experience with AWS
Experience with VMware or Proxmox
Strong Linux administration skills
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
Configuration management using Ansible
Experience with Kubernetes (eg EKS)
Scripting in Bash, Python, or Go
Solid understanding of networking and cloud security
Desirable:
AWS certifications
Experience with container and security tools such as Trivy
Benefits
Career development and certification support
24 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Pension and life insurance
Private medical insurance
Birthday leave and volunteering day
Cycle to Work scheme
High street and retail discounts
Hybrid role (One day a month required oniste in Guildford)
Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
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About the Company

Welcome to Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd. With 30+ years of experience, Proactive.IT Appointments are at the forefront of the IT recruitment sector. Established in 1991, we have become the preferred partner for many Blue Chip national, global and Government organisations. Our dynamic team has built an unparalleled knowledge of the marketplace. Technology never stands still, so neither do we. We understand the industry trends and technological developments that matter most to our clients in an ever-changing market place, whi... Know more