Lead DevOps Engineer - IAM - SailPoint - SC Cleared

Experis; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance for a remote role. You will lead the development of a strategic product roadmap for an IAM platform and ensure delivery risks are managed. The ideal candidate has a strong background in DevOps, CI/CD, and secure systems. This position offers a competitive rate of £600 per day with a contract length of 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance (must be current).
• Proven background leading DevOps initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of secure DevOps products.
• Drive improvements across CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage the transition of new products into live service.

Skills

DevOps leadership

CI/CD pipelines

IAM platforms (SailPoint)

Infrastructure as code

Secure systems delivery

Agile working

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 client\'s 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 (url removed)

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