Lead DevOps Engineer - IAM - SailPoint - SC Cleared
Posted 5 days ago by 1757484872
£600 Per day
Inside
Remote
England
Summary: We are looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer with expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) platforms, specifically SailPoint, to oversee the development and delivery of a strategic product roadmap. The role emphasizes technical leadership, CI/CD oversight, and secure platform engineering within a government sector context. Active SC Clearance is required, and the position is primarily remote with occasional travel to London. The contract is expected to last between 3 to 6 months, offering a competitive daily rate of up to £600.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, build, and delivery of secure DevOps products and services.
- Develop and enhance IAM platform capabilities (SailPoint and related systems).
- Drive improvements across CI/CD pipelines for efficient and secure deployments.
- Introduce and manage monitoring, reporting, and support tools.
- Support teams in discovery, service topology, and QA pipeline definition.
- Ensure delivery risks are identified and mitigated, maintaining platform resilience.
- Align with GDS service standards and accessibility requirements.
- Manage the transition of new products into live service.
Key Skills:
- Active SC Clearance (must be current).
- Proven background leading DevOps initiatives and delivering product roadmaps.
- Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (SailPoint strongly preferred).
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and containerisation.
- Experience in secure systems delivery to reduce cyber risk.
- Agile working experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Salary (Rate): £600 per day
City: undetermined
Country: England
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Lead DevOps Engineer - IAM - CI/CD - GDS - SailPoint - SC Cleared - Remote - Up to £600 a day
- Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)
- Contract Length: 3-6+ months
- Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London
- Sector: Government
- Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to take ownership of the development and delivery of a strategic product roadmap for our clients Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform (SailPoint), alongside supporting systems that enhance cyber defence capability.
This role requires a balance of technical leadership, CI/CD oversight, and secure platform engineering, with a focus on modern DevOps practices and reducing cyber risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, build, and delivery of secure DevOps products and services.
- Develop and enhance IAM platform capabilities (SailPoint and related systems).
- Drive improvements across CI/CD pipelines for efficient and secure deployments.
- Introduce and manage monitoring, reporting, and support tools.
- Support teams in discovery, service topology, and QA pipeline definition.
- Ensure delivery risks are identified and mitigated, maintaining platform resilience.
- Align with GDS service standards and accessibility requirements.
- Manage the transition of new products into live service.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Active SC Clearance (must be current).
- Proven background leading DevOps initiatives and delivering product roadmaps.
- Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (SailPoint strongly preferred).
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and containerisation.
- Experience in secure systems delivery to reduce cyber risk.
- Agile working experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated DevOps Engineer looking to take the next step in their career in a values-driven and forward-thinking public sector environment.
You will need a current SC Clearance so please familiarise yourself with the process before applying. If you are interested in hearing more please contact me on scott.defries@experis.co.uk
