DevOps Engineer - Security Cleared

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer for UK Public Sector projects, particularly in National Security and Defence. This contract role requires proven skills in secure environments and flexibility with travel. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in tools like Terraform, Ansible, and cloud platforms. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Travel expenses may be covered depending on location and frequency

Flexible on notice period for the right person

Qualifications

• Proven DevOps experience in secure or regulated environments.
• Good knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Background working with Defence or National Security clients is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support a number of high-profile projects in the UK Public Sector.
• Work across several client sites, mainly in South and West England.
• Flexible with travel.

Skills

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

cloud platforms

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Client:

Xcede

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

DevOps Engineer (Contract) – UK Public Sector projects
Location: Travel to client sites across South and West England (hybrid potential)
Clearance: DV clearance preferred; SC clearance will be considered
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Duration:3-6 months initial
I’m currently working with a specialist consultancy that delivers digital, cloud, and DevOps services into the UK Public Sector, particularly across National Security and Defence. They’re looking to bring on board an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a number of high-profile projects.
This is a contract opportunity inside IR35, and we're looking for someone who is flexible with travel—the role will involve working across several client sites, mainly in South and West England.
Key Requirements:

• Proven DevOps experience in secure or regulated environments
• Strong hands-on skills with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
• Good knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Experience working with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Background working with Defence or National Security clients is highly desirable
• Active DV clearance is ideal, but SC-cleared candidates who are willing to go through DV will be considered

Additional Info:

• UK nationals only due to the nature of the projects
• Travel expenses may be covered depending on location and frequency
• Immediate start available; flexible on notice period for the right person

If this sounds like a fit, or you’d like to discuss the consultancy and projects in more detail, feel free to reach out directly.