Senior Devops Engineer - National Security

CACI Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI Limited is searching for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their National Security Team, contributing to complex software solutions. This position offers an office-based role in Bristol, focusing on cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and team collaboration while requiring security clearance. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and inclusion, providing career development opportunities across diverse technologies.

Benefits

Comprehensive L&D package

Up to 5 days of external training

Career coaching

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a DevOps-focused role with large-scale applications.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS/Azure is desired.
• Holds high-level security clearance as a British passport holder.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure.
• Deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Mentoring junior DevOps engineers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Cloud technologies

Collaboration

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Grafana

Job description

We are the Information Intelligence Group (IIG) of CACI UK, a specialist software consultancy providing bespoke solutions to solve complex operational problems for our customers. As our business continues to grow, we are interested in speaking with an experienced Devops Engineer to join one of our live projects in the National Security Team.

At IIG, there’s no such thing as a typical solution – we’re looking for talent that can keep up with our clients’ challenges and set the pace for new ideation. We value intelligence, fast learners, flexibility, and excitement about tackling new opportunities. Our work is highly collaborative, so friendly relationship builders are vital to our teams.

The Role:

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Devops Engineer to join an Agile engineering team working on a large, complex programme for a National Security Customer, building a bespoke software solution. Responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, and private clouds.
• Deploying, scaling, and managing Kubernetes clusters; familiarity with Docker and Helm is a plus.
• Developing automated tools and processes for building, deployment, monitoring, testing, and maintenance of infrastructure and applications.
• Maintaining security, compliance, and disaster recovery policies and procedures.
• Optimizing infrastructure for high availability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency.
• Monitoring and improving infrastructure and application performance.
• Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure and application issues.
• Managing and mentoring junior DevOps engineers.

The role is office-based 4-5 days per week in Cheltenham, Bristol, or Manchester.

The Fit:

We seek a self-motivated, multi-tasking team player with previous experience in a DevOps-focused role, eager to contribute to new software products and enhancements. You should have excellent communication and leadership skills, and experience with large-scale applications and frameworks. Experience with some of the following is desirable:

• Developing and deploying secure products using appropriate technologies and patterns.
• Key cloud concepts and technologies.
• Designing and operating highly available shared solutions.
• Working in agile environments using Scrum and Kanban.
• Engaging with high-level stakeholders internally and externally.
• Technologies such as GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Packer, Vault, Serverless, Elastic Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Artifactory, Nexus.

Due to the sector's nature, applicants should hold high-level security clearance, which requires being a British passport holder and having lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years.

CULTURE & BENEFITS:

We pride ourselves on providing a dynamic, inclusive, and team-led environment. Our culture combines the intimacy of a small business with the benefits of a larger organization. We offer a comprehensive L&D package, including up to 5 days of external training, a career coach, and guilds for sharing innovation and learning. Our self-directed career progression fosters success for individuals and the business.

CACI is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively work to prevent discrimination based on ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or health conditions. We also support candidates with disabilities through reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.