Kubernetes Engineer

Empiric; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a DV Cleared Kubernetes Engineer for a remote-first DevOps role. The successful candidate will have strong Kubernetes skills and experience working in highly secure environments, contributing to a long-term defence contract. This position offers a rolling 6-month contract with a competitive daily rate. Candidates must possess Active Developed Vetting Clearance and have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active Developed Vetting Clearance required.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps and Kubernetes.
• Experience in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Work on a long-term defence contract.
• Support Kubernetes installations on-premises.
• Contribute to CI / CD pipelines and automation.

Skills

Kubernetes for on-prem installations

Public Cloud experience (AWS or GCP)

Strong DevOps skills; CI / CD pipelines, automation, containerisation

Experience with highly secure environments

5+ years of experience

Active DV clearance

Job description

DV Cleared Kubernetes Engineer - Remote First

Empiric are looking for several DevOps Engineers with Active Developed Vetting Clearance and very strong Kubernetes skills for a long-term defence contract on a largely remote basis.

Requirements

• Kubernetes for on-prem installations
• Public Cloud experience (AWS or GCP)
• Strong DevOps skills; CI / CD pipelines, automation, containerisation …
• Experience with highly secure environments
• 5+ years of experience
• Active DV clearance

Details

• 6 month rolling contract (2-3 year programme)
• Competitive daily rate
• Pending IR35 assessment (will present rates for both)