DevOps Engineer - Security Cleared

DevOps Engineer - Security Cleared

Posted 3 days ago by Xcede

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK

Summary: The role of DevOps Engineer involves supporting high-profile projects within the UK Public Sector, particularly in National Security and Defence. The position requires flexibility for travel across South and West England and is a contract opportunity classified as inside IR35. Candidates should have proven DevOps experience in secure environments and relevant technical skills with various tools and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support high-profile projects in the UK Public Sector, particularly in National Security and Defence.
  • Travel to client sites across South and West England.
  • Utilize DevOps tools and practices to enhance project delivery.

Key Skills:

  • Proven DevOps experience in secure or regulated environments.
  • Strong hands-on skills with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD.
  • Good knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
  • Experience working with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Background working with Defence or National Security clients is highly desirable.
  • Active DV clearance is ideal, but SC-cleared candidates willing to go through DV will be considered.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

DevOps Engineer (Contract) - UK Public Sector projects
Location: Travel to client sites across South and West England (hybrid potential)
Clearance: DV clearance preferred; SC clearance will be considered
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Duration: 3-6 months initial

I'm currently working with a specialist consultancy that delivers digital, cloud, and DevOps services into the UK Public Sector, particularly across National Security and Defence. They're looking to bring on board an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a number of high-profile projects.

This is a contract opportunity inside IR35, and we're looking for someone who is flexible with travel-the role will involve working across several client sites, mainly in South and West England.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven DevOps experience in secure or regulated environments
  • Strong hands-on skills with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
  • Good knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
  • Experience working with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Background working with Defence or National Security clients is highly desirable
  • Active DV clearance is ideal, but SC-cleared candidates who are willing to go through DV will be considered
Additional Info:
  • UK nationals only due to the nature of the projects
  • Travel expenses may be covered depending on location and frequency
  • Immediate start available; flexible on notice period for the right person
If this sounds like a fit, or you'd like to discuss the consultancy and projects in more detail, feel free to reach out directly.