Lead DevOps Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to join its mission-driven team in Cheltenham. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining critical systems in a hybrid working model, ensuring the highest standards of security and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Linux-based solutions and a passion for innovation in DevOps practices. This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful projects in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the safety and security of the UK. If you are ready to elevate your career and make a difference, apply today!

Qualifications

• Strong experience in designing and supporting Linux-based solutions.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills in a DevOps environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux-based systems and troubleshoot IP networking systems.
• Automate system deployment using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tools.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps Tools

IPv4

Containerisation

Ansible

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Docker

Job description

Job Description

• Salary: Up to £95k DOE + Benefits & Bonuses
• Location: Cheltenham - Hybrid Working Model
• Security Clearance: Active Enhanced DV Required
• Key Skills: Linux/Unix, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps Tools, IPv4, Containerisation

Who We Are?

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to join a globally renowned defence and cyber security company in Cheltenham. Our mission is to safeguard the UK through cutting-edge technology, and our teams are at the heart of this effort. We are looking for top-tier talent to contribute to high-impact projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Due to the nature of our work, active enhanced DV clearance is essential.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining mission-critical systems as they are rehosted into AWS. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Linux-based systems, databases, and applications
• Troubleshooting IP networking systems
• Automating system deployment and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tools
• Driving innovation by continuously expanding your skills and obtaining relevant certifications
• Leading and mentoring teams, ensuring best practices in DevOps and cloud adoption

What Are We Looking For?

• Active enhanced DV clearance
• Strong experience in designing, deploying, and supporting Linux-based solutions using containerisation, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps tools
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in automating tasks using Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, or Python
• Hands-on experience with containers such as Docker or VMware

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects, develop your expertise, and lead in a critical security environment.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

Please either apply by clicking online or email me directly at [email address]. For further information, please call me on [phone number] or [alternative contact]. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you.

KEY SKILLS:

DEVOPS ENGINEER / LINUX / UNIX / AWS / DOCKER / VMWARE / PYTHON / ANSIBLE / BASH / POWERSHELL / IPV4 / INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE / IAC / LEAD DEVOPS ENGINEER / INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER / LEAD INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER / DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / DEVELOPED VETTING / DEEP VETTED / CHELTENHAM / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE