DevOps Architect/SME - DV Cleared
Summary: The role of DevOps Architect/SME requires an individual with active DV clearance to design, build, and support various DevOps tools and processes. The position emphasizes experience in air-gapped environments and secure DevOps pipeline design. Candidates must demonstrate strong scripting and automation skills, along with the ability to produce formal technical documentation. The role is critical and requires security clearance prior to appointment, which may take a minimum of 18 weeks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and support GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and Ansible.
- Work within air-gapped environments, ensuring secure installation and configuration of tooling platforms.
- Manage dependencies and repositories, including controlled updates and patching processes.
- Design secure DevOps pipelines with a focus on build and release management.
- Produce formal technical documentation.
- Utilize strong scripting and automation skills in Bash, Python, and Ansible YAML.
- Implement configuration management and infrastructure as code principles.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience with GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and Ansible.
- Strong experience in air-gapped environments.
- Experience in designing secure DevOps pipelines.
- Demonstrable experience in producing technical documentation.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible YAML).
- Understanding of configuration management and automation principles.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Wiltshire
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We have a requirement for a DevOps Architect/SME to work for a client of ours.
Active DV clearance is essential.
IR35 TBC
Skills required:
* Proven experience designing, building, and supporting:
o GitLab (repositories, CI/CD pipelines, runners, security controls)
o Jira (workflow design, issue tracking, reporting)
o Confluence (structured documentation and knowledge management)
o Ansible (automation, configuration management, orchestration)
* Strong experience working within air-gapped environments, including:
o Secure installation and configuration of tooling platforms
o Dependency and repository management (eg, package mirroring, artifact control)
o Controlled update and patching processes
* Experience designing secure DevOps pipelines, including:
o Build and release management
o Access control and segregation of duties
o Audit and traceability of changes
* Demonstrable experience producing formal technical documentation
* Strong Scripting and automation skills (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible YAML)
* Strong understanding of configuration management, infrastructure as code, and automation principles
To be considered please submit an up-to-date CV.
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.
An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
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