SC Cleared DevOps Engineer - Outside IR35

Summary: iO Associates is seeking a DevOps Engineer with Active SC Clearance to work with a leading R&D organization. The role involves supporting the design, build, and automation of infrastructure, primarily working close to hardware and operating systems. This position requires on-site presence in London for 2-3 days a week and offers a competitive day rate. The contract duration is 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, build, and automation of infrastructure.
• Work closely with hardware and operating systems.
• Utilize strong Linux engineering skills in the role.
• Engage in problem-solving and diagnosing low-level issues.
• Collaborate in a fast-moving build phase.

Key Skills:

• Strong Linux engineering skills (Ubuntu, RHEL or similar).
• Proven experience in on-premise, hybrid or hardware-adjacent environments.
• Strong programming/Scripting skills (Python preferred, but Bash, Go, or similar also valued).
• Good knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Ansible, CI/CD, GitLab, Jenkins, Terraform, PowerShell, Git, etc.).
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• A methodical, problem-solving mindset.
• Pragmatic and collaborative approach to work.

Salary (Rate): £550/day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT