KPMG LLP

AWS Kubernetes EKS

Our expert AWS EKS service for greenfield projects, migrations, and optimisations., focuses on the orchestration of scalable, secure, and efficient containerised applications. We provide end-to-end solutions including architecture, design, build, run and infrastructure optimisation for seamless cloud-native application development and operations.

Features

• EKS cluster design.
• Efficient containerisation techniques.
• CI/CD pipeline setup for automated build and deployment processes.
• Comprehensive security configurations aligned with industry compliance standards.
• Robust network architecture with integrated service mesh for enhanced connectivity.
• Expert deployment strategies for both stateful and stateless applications.
• Integrated monitoring and logging tools for real-time operational insights.
• Proven disaster recovery solutions ensuring business continuity and data integrity.

Benefits

• Accelerates deployment times with automated CI/CD pipelines and containerisation.
• Enhances application security, significantly reducing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Optimises resource utilisation, lowering operational costs and increasing efficiency.
• Facilitates seamless scalability, easily adapting to changing business needs.
• Improves network reliability and performance with advanced configuration strategies.
• Simplifies application management, freeing up time for innovation and development.
• Increases system resilience and uptime through robust disaster recovery plans.
• Provides deep operational insights with integrated monitoring and logging.
• Streamlines development cycles, enhancing productivity and speeding up time-to-market.

£400 to £2,855 a unit

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

121655863130302

Contact

KPMG G-Cloud Team
02073111000
PSopportunities@kpmg.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Our approach to implementing Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) begins with a comprehensive assessment of your existing infrastructure, application needs, and business objectives. We aim to create a scalable, secure, and easily manageable Kubernetes environment, providing a clear roadmap and essential tools for a successful EKS transition.; ; Our EKS solution design service includes detailed architecture planning, strategic containerisation, and seamless integration of CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and scaling. We utilize Infrastructure as Code with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, ensuring your infrastructure is auditable and easily redeployable as well as incorporating GitOps tools such as FluxCD and ArgoCD ensuring consistency, reliability, and speed in your deployments.; ; We ensure your architecture complies with security standards, including Cloud Essentials Plus CE+, guaranteeing a secure environment. We also address performance optimisation to efficiently manage variable workloads.; ; During the planning phase, we delve into application optimisation strategies, looking at how to best take advantage of cloud native design for scaling, performance, and cost. ; ; We work with your operations teams, planning for the creation of playbooks for deployments and disaster recovery. Comprehensive training plans are available ensuring your team is well-equipped to manage and maintain the system effectively.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Our training equips your team to manage and optimize your EKS environment, covering performance, security, and scalability.; Tailored to your AWS infrastructure and needs:; ; EKS basics and container orchestration; CI/CD pipeline integration; Application optimization; GitOps with FluxCD and ArgoCD; AWS-specific topics: VPC, IAM, security groups; Frameworks: AWS Well-Architected, EKS Best Practices; Training methods:; ; In-person and online instructor-led; Self-learning pathways; Workshops, hands-on labs, simulations; Governance and continuous improvement:; ; Setting up a governance framework; Developing a culture of learning; Supervised support:; ; Advisors guide implementation; Hands-on experience and ownership; Empowering your team for effective EKS management and optimization.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: For greenfield projects, we start by setting up the AWS environment, configuring the VPC, and establishing the necessary security groups and IAM roles using our best practice templates.; We then deploy the EKS cluster using the architecture plan developed in the planning stage. This includes setting up the control plane, worker nodes (scaling groups, spot instances), and required storage and database services. We configure CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and configuration using your preferred tooling e.g. GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins or CodePipeline. ; ; For migrations, we start by assessing the existing applications and workloads to be migrated. We then develop a migration strategy that minimizes downtime and ensures data integrity. This could involve re-platforming applications to run in containers, or re-architecting them to take full advantage of the capabilities of EKS. ; ; Once the EKS cluster is up and running, we carry out performance tuning and optimization to ensure the system is running efficiently. We also set up monitoring and logging using AWS CloudWatch, or external tools such as DataDog or Elastic Stack. ; ; We write comprehensive documentation including playbooks for common tasks and disaster recovery.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: To ensure our EKS service meets the highest standards of quality and performance, we employ a rigorous quality assurance process. Our team is composed of certified AWS and Kubernetes professionals and solution architects experienced over many client and internal software deployments. The plan is cross-checked against industry standards and best practices, including the AWS Well-Architected Framework, the EKS Best Practices Guide for Security, and the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark.; ; We ensure that the solutions align with your specific needs and objectives, and covers all aspects of EKS, including VPC configuration, IAM roles, security groups, and CI/CD pipeline integration. ; ; Observability is a key aspect of our QA process. We conduct performance testing and tuning to ensure the EKS cluster is running efficiently and monitoring infrastructure provides alerting to issues with CloudWatch Alarms. ; ; Client feedback is a crucial component of our QA process, allowing us to continuously improve our service. After the EKS cluster is deployed, we engage with the clients to discuss the implementation, ensuring that any issues are fully understood and addressed.; ; We conduct post-implementation follow-ups, gathering feedback on the service received and adjusting our processes accordingly.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security testing
  • Security incident management
  • Security audit services
• Certified security testers: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: No

Service scope

• Service constraints: We will work directly with the client to ensure we have a adequate understanding of the service requirements and outcomes desired. We will required adequate access and a timely response to requests for further access to client services such as accounts and permissions. Where needed we will need client involvement to further understand the client landscape and overall outcome. All constraints will be decided and agreed prior contract signing.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: We have an IT service management ticketing process and can establish an SLA. ; ; We provide the flexibility to choose from various support models based on our client’s requirements for example, 24x7, 24x5, 16x5, 16x7, 8x5, 8x7.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: KPMG provide tiered support levels to match different needs, ranging from standard support with business hours coverage to premium support offering round-the-clock assistance. Our support team consists of experienced cloud engineers, ensuring that our clients receive expert guidance and quick resolution of any issues.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: British Standards Institute (BSI)
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 12/5/2022
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: Any services falling outside the following scope: The protection of information in relation to the provision of professional services by KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries operating from the UK
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  We’ve committed to Net Zero 2030, backed by our environment strategy, aligned to the 1.5-degree pathway, and approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative. And introduced an internal carbon price. A self-imposed tax that’s applied to our energy use and business travel. Bringing the cost of our carbon emissions back to us to fund decarbonisation projects. Initiatives have inspired our staff and gained us a top 2% Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) A Rating, Platinum EcoVadis medal and Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Energy Management (ISO 50001) certification. ; During contract delivery we will: ; ; ‒ Encourage our suppliers to report their carbon data to CDP, helping us to measure and encourage progress and remain on their Supplier Engagement Leader board. Reducing pollution through our supply chain.; ; ‒ Facilitate a ‘fighting climate change’ 90-minute session and create a team charter to agree:; ; o Traveling SMART | Minimising travel for those involved in the contract and measuring and monitoring all contract related business travel and carbon emissions using our proprietary KPMG carbon tracker tool.; ; o Living sustainably at home | Managing home office equipment efficiently and avoiding printing.; ; o Adopting a ‘digital first’ approach | Using collaborative technologies for data storage/ sharing to maximise effectiveness and reduce email volume.; ; Reducing travel, power consumption, and paper usage to minimise emissions and support sustainable behaviours.; ; ‒ Host a 60-minute sustainability impact modeller tool demonstration. Helping reduce your carbon footprint of cloud deployments using bespoke tooling to optimise implementation. ; ; ‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable.

  Covid-19 recovery

  The pandemic accelerated changes in the way we work, forcing us to adapt to ensure rapid recovery. Office space has been transformed for innovation, collaboration, and convening between our colleagues, clients, networks, and local communities. ; ; Contract specific commitments: ; ; ‒ Leverage market-leading devices and hybrid working plans to allow teams to be outstanding in delivery empowered by agile working. Offering greater flexibility and choice during the working week, bringing together physical and virtual worlds.; ; ‒ Welcome those who have not been able to join the workforce previously to play an active role e.g., those who couldn’t spend much time away from home due to caring commitments, those with great distances to travel to an office, or those with a disability which precludes travel. Creating a more diverse workforce.; ; ‒ Host a 60-minute future of work session to share our latest thinking. Including, helping you to consider how innovative technologies can support some of the hardest aspects of change to achieve and sustain high performance and nurture creativity.; ; ‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Like you, we are committed to shaping an environment to narrow disparities, level the playing field, and create better growth opportunities for diverse businesses. During the delivery of the contract, we’ll tackle economic inequality through the following commitments: ; ; ‒ Adhere to inclusive recruitment and progression practices that follow the five foundational principles in the Good Work Plan (satisfaction, fair pay, participation and progression, wellbeing, and voice and autonomy). Increasing self-worth and motivation and improving retention and productivity.; ; ‒ Provide access to KPMG’s Introduction to Python Coding 10-week course to your staff and suppliers. Successful participants will receive a Credly digital certificate. Strengthening logic and problem-solving skills and equipping future generations with the desired skills to make them a relevant asset.; ; ‒ Extend the reach of our technology and engineering apprenticeships by partnering with local authorities and charities. Generating additional paths to employment for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and bolstering future skills in the UK. Practical work experience is gained while working towards professional qualifications/ accreditations and earning a salary. ; ; ‒ Create business opportunities for a range of local suppliers such as entrepreneurs and start-ups. By encouraging our 1,800 active suppliers to use local sourcing in their supply chain. For example, for our national catering contract we expect the supplier to source produce locally, supporting local producers and reducing food miles. Our sustainable procurement policy is supporting SMEs and VCSEs via various initiatives e.g. the prompt payment code. ; ; ‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable.

  Equal opportunity

  We aim to attract the best talent in the market, from all backgrounds at every stage of their career and empower them to reach their full potential. Our initiatives include establishing 16 diversity networks to support individuals and voluntarily publishing diversity pay gaps and action plans to close gaps. Improving progression for our historically underrepresented groups* and placing us in the Top 5 in the Social Mobility Employer Index since 2017.; * Bridge Group – KPMG progression gap analysis. ; ; During the delivery of the contract, the following commitments will go further to level the playing field: ; ; ‒ Take a risk-based approach to policies, training, governance, and approvals to ensure human rights due diligence. Although our industry is not considered high-risk, risk can arise in our operations and supply-chain. Supporting your zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. ; ; ‒ Invite your employees to join our Cross Company Allyship Programme. Matching mentees from ethnic minority groups with mentors from across KPMG and our client base. Creating diversity of thought, experience, providing career guidance, and building professional network and confidence. ; ; ‒ Provide employability support to people who have served with the armed forces. We’re signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant and holders of the Gold Defence Employers Recognition award. Providing successful career opportunities for those embarking on ‘civvy street.’ ; ; ‒ Ensure the contract workforce are physical/ digital accessibility trained, recognising that not all disabilities are visible. Building an awareness of the policies and standards that enhance accessibility and productivity.; ; ‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable.

  Wellbeing

  Our wellbeing strategy has been shaped by listening to our people and working with specialists. Focusing on the areas where we can have the biggest positive impact. During contract delivery, we will support wellbeing with the following commitments: ; ; ‒ Provide the contact workforce with a rich, innovative suite of specialist information, advice, services, and treatment – supplemented with focused initiatives. Shaped by listening to our people and working with specialists. Using clinical, organisational, and positive psychology to empower individuals by providing the right care, at the right time. And allowing them to be at their best. ; ; ‒ Facilitate a 90-minute wellbeing workshop for the contract workforce, using our bespoke Wellbeing EDGE tool to create a wellbeing charter. Identifying team member “non negotiables,” creating an inclusive environment, and agreeing our collective approach to maximise team wellbeing. ; ; ‒ Facilitate monthly constructive health and wellbeing check-ins using Wellbeing EDGE and a wellbeing survey to measure the success of our approach and identify additional support required. Understanding how the team can be effectively supported through emerging challenges. Ensuring the workforce witnesses our commitment to continuous improvement, including feedback being incorporated and acted on. Thus, empowering them to continue to speak up.; ; ‒ Appoint a dedicated accredited Wellbeing Ambassador, with a passion for wellbeing, to challenge mental health stigma and begin empathetic conversations with team members. Building, embedding, and maintaining a sustainable wellbeing approach and giving visible support to those struggling mentally or physically. ; ; ‒ Monitor, measure, and report commitments using the Social Value Portal. An evidence-based, data-driven tool, underpinned by the National Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. It’s endorsed by the Local Government Association and compatible with all major ESG frameworks. Bringing rigour to commitments tracking and allowing you to flex and value the impact and hold us accountable.

Pricing

• Price: £400 to £2,855 a unit
• Discount for educational organisations: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at PSopportunities@kpmg.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.