Lead DevOps Engineer, SC Cleared, IAM, Sailpoint

Experis; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to join their team in London. The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance, experience in IAM platforms such as SailPoint, and a strong background in CI/CD practices. This role presents an opportunity to work at the forefront of national security within a collaborative environment, offering flexible working arrangements and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
• Proven experience leading DevOps initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (SailPoint highly desirable).
• Strong Agile experience and familiarity with Agile ways of working.
• Excellent understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure DevOps products and services.
• Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines.
• Deliver against a clearly defined product roadmap for the IAM platform.
• Introduce new monitoring capabilities for enhanced reporting and security.

Skills

Technical leadership

CI/CD oversight

IAM platforms

Agile experience

Platform development

Job description

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Lead DevOps Engineer, SC Cleared, IAM, Sailpoint, London

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Experis

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Location: London Job Type: Contract Industry: Cyber Security Job reference: 87387y5832_1754460746 Posted: about 11 hours ago

Lead DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared - Active)
Location: UK-based, Fully aRemote Iadeally visitas to London Office
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Contract Type: Full-time
Sector: Government / Cybersecurity / Identity & Access Management
Platform: SailPoint & wider IAM services

Join a Mission That Matters

Are you a skilled Lead DevOps Engineer with a passion for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and a strong background in product delivery? Do you want to make a measurable impact in reducing cyber risk across the Home Office by supporting the evolution of its IAM platform?

We're looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to take ownership of the development and delivery of our strategic product roadmap for the IAM platform (SailPoint)-alongside other supporting systems that bolster our cyber defence posture.

Your Role: Building, Leading, Delivering

As the Lead DevOps Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of new functionality, tools, and monitoring solutions that enhance the IAM platform's reach and capabilities. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless delivery of services that directly reduce the risk of internal cyber threats.

This role combines technical leadership, CI/CD oversight, and strategic platform engineering-with a strong focus on modern DevOps practices and secure service delivery.

What You'll Do

Deliver against a clearly defined product roadmap for the IAM platform

Lead the design, build, and implementation of secure DevOps products and services

Introduce new monitoring capabilities and support tools for enhanced reporting and security

Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and secure deployments

Support engineering teams in discovery, service topology, and QA pipeline definition

Identify and mitigate delivery risks, ensuring platform resilience and security best practices

Drive adoption of new tools and methods across technical teams

Maintain alignment with accessibility, GDS service standards, and community practices

Ensure new products are seamlessly transitioned into live service

What You'll Bring

Active SC Clearance (mandatory)

Proven experience leading DevOps initiatives and delivering technical product roadmaps

Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (SailPoint highly desirable)

Skilled in platform development and support, including base container hardening

Strong Agile experience and familiarity with Agile ways of working

Excellent understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and modern DevOps tooling

Demonstrable experience in reducing cyber risk through secure systems delivery

Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and advise on delivery strategy and design constraints

What We Offer

Work at the forefront of national security and cyber resilience

Autonomy to shape how DevOps supports identity and access security

Collaborative, mission-driven environment with like-minded professionals

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.