Lead DevOps Engineer

Searchability NS&D; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment consultancy is seeking a Lead Consultant in Gloucester. The role requires continuous hands-on involvement in developing secure cloud environments while fulfilling a high-priority position for clients. Candidates must have Active Enhanced DV Clearance and experience in deploying applications on AWS, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. The position includes a full-time on-site commitment and calls for mentoring and driving team performance around customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold Active Enhanced DV Clearance.
• Technically strong professional keen to remain hands-on.
• Experience with secure cloud environments.
• Experience deploying & operating infrastructure on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of secure cloud environments.
• Build automated deployments using configuration management technology.
• Test, deploy & build cloud-based infrastructure and applications using CI/CD and IaC.
• Participate in the contingency planning.
• Mentor and drive the team to deliver customer requirements.

Skills

Deploying & operating infrastructure/applications on AWS

CI/CD

IaC – Terraform/Ansible

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Lead Consultant placing Security Cleared DevOps, Cloud, Data, Cyber, and Infrastructure candidates in the Southwest

Gloucester location – must be willing to be full-time on-site

Must hold Active Enhanced DV Clearance

One of our SME clients is looking for a like-minded, technically strong professional who is keen to remain technically hands‑on while working on close customer‑facing mission‑critical projects at the forefront of the secure sector.

Experience/Areas of expertise required

• Deploying & operating infrastructure/applications on AWS
• CI/CD & IaC – Terraform/Ansible

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of secure cloud environments.
• Build automated deployments using configuration management technology.
• Test, deploy & build cloud‑based infrastructure and applications using CI/CD and IaC.
• Participate in the contingency planning.
• Mentor and drive the team to deliver customer requirements.

This is a high‑priority role for our client with a two‑stage virtual interview process and a 24‑hour CV review turnaround time.

Please get in touch to arrange a confidential initial client discussion.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Security and Investigations, Computer and Network Security, and Government Relations Services