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Lead DevOps Engineer

Posted 5 days ago by Sanderson Government & Defence

We're seeking an experienced Azure-focused Lead DevOps Engineer to support secure Defence and Government programmes.

You'll lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud platforms, driving automation, reliability, and DevOps best practices within highly secure environments.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Strong Azure cloud engineering and architecture expertise
  • Experience leading DevOps and platform engineering teams
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, and Azure Deployments
  • Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
  • CI/CD pipeline design and automation
  • Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, Git, PowerShell, and Scripting
  • Experience delivering solutions within Defence, Government, or other secure environments

Requirements:

  • Active SC Clearance with an expiry date after 2030
  • Ability to work on a hybrid basis in London
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-impact programme delivering secure Azure cloud capabilities for critical UK Defence and Government customers.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us.

We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Rate:
£570/day
Location:
London
IR35 Status:
Inside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Senior

Take-Home Pay

£7,700 per month

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