SC Cleared Devops Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Experis UK
£465 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom
Summary: We are looking for an experienced SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to design, deliver, and operate secure digital services in a public sector environment. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance automation and support cloud-based services while adhering to government standards. The position requires a strong background in DevOps practices and the ability to obtain SC clearance. The contract duration is between 6 to 9 months, with a daily rate of up to £465 via an approved umbrella company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
- Support containerised and platform services (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Manage and improve system reliability, availability, and performance
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues across environments
- Support and operate cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring alignment with public sector security standards
- Assist with cloud migration and modernisation initiatives
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)
- Embed DevSecOps principles, including secure build pipelines and automated security checks
- Ensure systems comply with government security policies (e.g. NCSC guidance, Secure by Design, ISO 27001)
- Support vulnerability management, patching, and incident response activities
- Work within Agile / Scrum delivery teams
- Collaborate with service management and operations teams to support live services
- Contribute to documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing
- Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and service quality
Key Skills:
- Strong experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
- Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure preferred)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code
- Good knowledge of Linux-based systems
- Experience working in secure or regulated environments
- Familiarity with Agile delivery practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance
Salary (Rate): £465 daily
City: Greater Lincoln Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: SC Cleared DevOps Engineer
Location: Nearest Client Office to your location
Duration: 6-9 months
Rate: Up to £465 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure, reliable, and scalable digital services within a public sector environment. The role will work closely with software engineers, platform teams, security, and service management to embed DevOps practices, improve automation, and support modern cloud-based services in line with government standards and policies.
Key Responsibilities
- DevOps & Engineering
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
- Support containerised and platform services (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Manage and improve system reliability, availability, and performance
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues across environments
- Cloud & Platforms
- Support and operate cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring alignment with public sector security standards
- Assist with cloud migration and modernisation initiatives
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)
- Security & Compliance
- Embed DevSecOps principles, including secure build pipelines and automated security checks
- Ensure systems comply with government security policies (e.g. NCSC guidance, Secure by Design, ISO 27001)
- Support vulnerability management, patching, and incident response activities
- Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work within Agile / Scrum delivery teams
- Collaborate with service management and operations teams to support live services
- Contribute to documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing
- Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and service quality
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
- Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure preferred)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code
- Good knowledge of Linux-based systems
- Experience working in secure or regulated environments
- Familiarity with Agile delivery practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance
If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.