Systems Engineer (AWS)
At a glance
Highlights
- Hybrid work model
- Competitive pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Career development resources
Why this role might suit you
The role provides exposure to AWS cloud operations, collaboration with global engineering teams, and opportunities to enhance system reliability within a well‑established organization that offers extensive employee benefits and professional development.
Skills
About the role
Job Title: Systems Engineer (AWS)
Are you able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, meaningful communications that resonate with a range of audiences?
Do you have experience supporting system reliability, incident response and continuous improvement within cloud-based environments?
Location: [Remote]
About the team
A&G, STMJ Technology is a global team that builds and runs the platforms and services behind Elsevier’s research and academic products. Within this, the Platform Engineering team—part of Operations—focuses on keeping our cloud environments reliable, secure and performing at scale.
The team works closely with engineering and support teams to monitor systems, respond to incidents and continuously improve how our platforms run. Led by the Platform Manager and aligned to the wider technology organisation, the team plays a key role in supporting day-to-day operations while helping drive improvements across our AWS environment.
About the role
As a Systems Engineer (AWS), you will support the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of cloud-based environments, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and scalable. Working closely with engineering and support teams, you will play a key role in monitoring system performance, responding to incidents and contributing to infrastructure improvements.
You will assist with troubleshooting issues, supporting system configuration and automation, and contributing to change and release activities. Through collaboration and problem-solving, you will help improve system reliability, enhance monitoring and alerting capabilities, and support effective incident response and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor system health and respond to alerts to maintain stability and performance
Support troubleshooting and resolution of system and performance issues
Assist with system configuration, automation, and infrastructure improvements
Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve issues
Support incident response and system recovery activities
Help improve monitoring, alerting, and reporting capabilities
Contribute to capacity planning and scalability efforts
Apply security practices in daily operations
Maintain clear and accurate documentation
Skills & Experience required:
Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) or similar environments
Familiarity with Linux/UNIX systems
Understanding of scripting or automation (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar)
Experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, EKS)
Exposure to tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CI/CD pipelines
Awareness of infrastructure as code and DevOps practices
Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, New Relic)
Understanding of system security, backup, and recovery practices
Ability to problem-solve, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively
Willingness to learn and grow in a technical environment
If you are interested in the role, please apply with a cover letter and CV.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at home
Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day
Working with us
Working for you
At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life assurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Long service awards
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RE CARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work
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