Lead DevOps Engineer - IAM - SailPoint - SC Cleared

Experis - ManpowerGroup; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing firm is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to develop and deliver a strategic product roadmap for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform. The role emphasizes technical leadership in secure platform engineering and requires an active SC Clearance. You'll be improving CI/CD pipelines and managing secure product delivery in a government sector environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the provided contact email.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance required.
• Proven background in leading DevOps initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms, especially SailPoint.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code and containerisation.
• Experience in secure systems delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of secure DevOps products.
• Enhance IAM platform capabilities.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines for secure deployments.
• Manage monitoring and reporting tools.
• Ensure delivery risks are managed effectively.

Skills

DevOps leadership

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as code

Agile methodologies

Job description

Overview

Lead DevOps Engineer - IAM - CI/CD - GDS - SailPoint - SC Cleared - Remote - Up to £600 a day

• Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)
• Contract Length: 3-6+ months
• Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London
• Sector: Government
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to take ownership of the development and delivery of a strategic product roadmap for our clients Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform (SailPoint), alongside supporting systems that enhance cyber defence capability.

This role requires a balance of technical leadership, CI/CD oversight, and secure platform engineering, with a focus on modern DevOps practices and reducing cyber risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and delivery of secure DevOps products and services.
• Develop and enhance IAM platform capabilities (SailPoint and related systems).
• Drive improvements across CI/CD pipelines for efficient and secure deployments.
• Introduce and manage monitoring, reporting, and support tools.
• Support teams in discovery, service topology, and QA pipeline definition.
• Ensure delivery risks are identified and mitigated, maintaining platform resilience.
• Align with GDS service standards and accessibility requirements.
• Manage the transition of new products into live service.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (must be current).
• Proven background leading DevOps initiatives and delivering product roadmaps.
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (SailPoint strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and containerisation.
• Experience in secure systems delivery to reduce cyber risk.
• Agile working experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated DevOps Engineer looking to take the next step in their career in a values-driven and forward-thinking public sector environment.

You will need a current SC Clearance so please familiarise yourself with the process before applying. If you are interested in hearing more please contact me on [e-mail]

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