Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Contract

Stott and May Inc.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Stott and May Inc. is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for a Defence project in London. The role is contract, with on-site presence and DV clearance required.

You will manage production databases (MSSQL), administer Linux and Windows environments, implement IaC and automation, and work with stakeholders to keep services running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Existing UK DV clearance – essential.
• Strong MSSQL administration experience.
• Production Linux administration.
• Infrastructure as Code, ideally Ansible.
• Docker / Docker Compose.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support multiple production databases, including MSSQL.
• Provide 1st–3rd line support and troubleshoot application/system issues.
• Administer Linux and Windows production environments.
• Support BAU and backend infrastructure activities.
• Automate infrastructure using IaC and scripting.
• Deploy and support production services and client IT systems.
• Work directly with technical teams and end users.

Skills

DV clearance

MSSQL administration

Linux administration

Ansible

Docker

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Docker Compose

Jira/Confluence

REST APIs

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Contract

*candidates must have an active DV clearance*

Start: ASAP

Duration: 6 months+

Location: 4-5 days on site in london

Rate: up to £755 .day inside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a critical Defence project in London.

This is a hands‑on role covering application support, systems administration, production databases and backend infrastructure, working closely with an existing on‑site engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support multiple production databases, including MSSQL.
• Provide 1st–3rd line support and troubleshoot application/system issues.
• Administer Linux and Windows production environments.
• Support BAU and backend infrastructure activities.
• Automate infrastructure using IaC and scripting.
• Deploy and support production services and client IT systems.
• Work directly with technical teams and end users.

Essential Experience

• Existing UK DV clearance – essential
• Strong MSSQL administration experience
• Production Linux administration
• Infrastructure as Code, ideally Ansible
• Docker / Docker Compose
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills

Desirable

• GitLab / CI/CD
• REST APIs
• IIS
• Jira / Confluence
• Keycloak, Grafana, Elasticsearch or NiFi