DV DevOps / Platform Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking a highly skilled DV cleared DevOps / Platform Engineer to join their dynamic team in Tewkesbury. In this critical role, you will leverage your expertise in cloud technologies, Linux, and DevOps processes to contribute to national security initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess active DV clearance and a robust understanding of Kubernetes, Azure, and AWS. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation while making a tangible impact in the defence sector.

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance is essential.
• Experience in managing Kubernetes clusters and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and command line tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Kubernetes clusters.
• Manage Azure and AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches.
• Ensure ongoing upkeep of a Windows server domain and desktop workstations.

Skills

Linux

DevOps technologies

Kubernetes

Python

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Windows Server

ESXI Hypervisors

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Seeking a highly skilled DV cleared DevOps / Platform Engineer with experience in Linux and DevOps technologies, ideally with a strong background in cloud, to join a dynamic team within the defence sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical projects in a secure and innovative environment.

Required Experience:

• Active DV clearance is essential
• Developing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters.
• Software development tasks including working with python, scripting languages, and command line tools.
• Managing ESXI hypervisors.
• Ongoing upkeep of a Windows server domain and desktop workstations.
• Managing Azure and AWS cloud environments, using IaC approaches such as Terraform
• Upkeep and deployment of Linux servers (RedHat, Ubuntu, and and Debian variants).

Beneficial Skills:

• Previous experience within the defence or government sectors.
• Knowledge of security best practices and protocols (e.g., IAM, encryption).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).

Why Join Us: This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the defence sector, contributing to critical national security initiatives. You will work alongside talented professionals in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and professional development.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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