DevOps Engineer

Experis UK; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency seeks an experienced SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to join their remote team. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation to support critical defence projects. Candidates must possess active SC Clearance and extensive DevOps experience, particularly within the Defence sector. Familiarity with cloud platforms and automation tools is crucial for success. Occasional travel to client sites across the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Proven experience in the Defence sector as a DevOps Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably AWS or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for secure environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams for delivery.

Skills

DevOps experience

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Automation tools (Jenkins)

Job description

Job Title : SC Cleared DevOps Engineer

Location : UK (Remote with occasional travel to client site)

Sector : Defence

Clearance : Active SC Clearance required

About the Role

We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers with a strong background in the Defence sector to join our team. This role offers the flexibility of remote working, with occasional travel to secure client sites across the UK.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud solutions to support mission‑critical defence projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage CI / CD pipelines for secure environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Maintain compliance with defence security standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in complex, high‑security environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
• Proven experience in DevOps within the Defence sector.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with secure development practices and defence compliance frameworks.

Desirable

• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies.