DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared

Summary: The role of DevOps Engineer focuses on leveraging Kubernetes expertise within a secure environment, requiring active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. The position involves designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing Kubernetes clusters, and collaborating with software development teams. This opportunity offers a competitive daily rate and a unique compressed working week of four days on-site while being paid for five. The contract is initially for six months with a strong likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, building, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Managing, scaling, and optimising Kubernetes (K8s) clusters and containerised applications.
• Implementing and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) using relevant automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Ensuring system security, reliability, and performance within a high-integrity environment.
• Automating operational tasks, monitoring, and alerting.
• Collaborating with development teams throughout the software lifecycle (SDLC).
• Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and application issues.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of workflows and technology adoption.

Key Skills:

• MUST hold current, active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
• Proven experience working as a DevOps Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) implementation and management.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with software security best practices and secure development lifecycles.
• Experience working across the full SDLC.

Salary (Rate): £550

City: Malvern

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT