SC Cleared DevOps Engineer
Posted Today by Sanderson Government & Defence
£550 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Bristol, UK
Summary: We're looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize containerized applications and CI/CD pipelines for a defense project in Bristol. The role involves working closely with development teams to ensure secure and high-performance deployments across various environments. The position requires SC clearance and is focused on implementing DevSecOps practices. This is a hands-on role that demands expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and related technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Containerise Front End (React/TypeScript) and Back End (.NET/C#) services; maintain Docker images and Helm charts.
- Administer Kubernetes clusters, VM life cycle, and environments via VMware vSphere.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, including DevSecOps tooling (Trivy, Dependency Track, SonarQube, SBOM generation).
- Oversee infrastructure, authentication, access control, patching, and hardening for Linux and Windows systems.
- Implement monitoring and logging (Grafana, Prometheus, EFK/ELK) and ensure observability of systems.
- Coach and enable development teams, defining and promoting DevOps best practices.
Key Skills:
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- Proficiency in GitLab CI/CD and DevSecOps tooling.
- Knowledge of VMware vSphere and managing Linux/Windows Server environments.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
- Strong understanding of React, TypeScript, .NET, and C#.
- Ability to coach and promote DevOps best practices within teams.
Salary (Rate): £600/day
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Role: DevOps Engineer
Location: Bristol (5 days/week onsite)
Clearance: SC
Rate: £600/day Outside
Duration: 6 months
Sector: Defence
Role Overview:
We're seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage and optimise containerised applications, Kubernetes environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices for a defence project. You'll work closely with development teams to deliver repeatable, secure, and high-performance deployments across cloud and on-prem environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Containerise Front End (React/TypeScript) and Back End (.NET/C#) services; maintain Docker images and Helm charts.
- Administer Kubernetes clusters, VM life cycle, and environments via VMware vSphere.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, including DevSecOps tooling (Trivy, Dependency Track, SonarQube, SBOM generation).
- Oversee infrastructure, authentication, access control, patching, and hardening for Linux and Windows systems.
- Implement monitoring and logging (Grafana, Prometheus, EFK/ELK) and ensure observability of systems.
- Coach and enable development teams, defining and promoting DevOps best practices.
Technologies & Tools:
Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Rancher, GitLab CI/CD, JFrog Artifactory, VMware vSphere, Linux/Windows Server, Grafana, Prometheus, EFK/ELK, React, TypeScript, .NET, C#, Trivy, SonarQube, Dependency Track, SBOM tooling.
Reasonable Adjustments:
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