DevOps Team Lead - Defence

iO Associates - UK/EU; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy specializing in advanced technology solutions for the defense sector is seeking a DevOps Team Lead. In this permanent role, you will lead a growing team, ensuring the secure deployment of innovative AI solutions and contributing significantly to critical infrastructure projects. The position offers a competitive salary with the opportunity to work hybrid, requiring occasional commutes to London or Bristol.

Qualifications

• Experience in DevOps leadership with a strong technical background.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS; familiarity with GCP or Azure a plus.
• Proficiency in containerisation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a DevOps team to align with project goals.
• Implement DevOps strategies for secure AI deployment.
• Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructures.

Skills

Leadership

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Continuous Improvement

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

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Lead Principal Consultant - Government, Defence & Security

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Location: Hybrid; candidate must be willing to commute to London or Bristol as needed

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist consultancy delivering advanced technology solutions into the defence sector.

About the Role

As a DevOps Team Lead, you will:

• Lead and mentor a growing DevOps team, ensuring alignment with project deliverables and organisational goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering to define and implement DevOps strategies supporting the secure deployment of AI solutions.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in developing and optimising CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud environments.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS, with exposure to GCP and Azure.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the team.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a DevOps leadership or management role with a strong technical background.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS; experience with GCP or Azure is a plus.
• Proficiency in containerisation technologies, particularly Kubernetes and Docker.
• Previous experience working on MOD or defence-related projects; familiarity with Navy Digital is highly desirable.
• SC clearance is essential; DV clearance is highly desirable.

If you are passionate about leading a team delivering impactful solutions in the defence sector and thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, please get in touch to find out more!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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