DevOps Engineer

Overview

We are seeking four experienced DevOps/Platform Engineers to contribute to a significant Defence programme on a contract basis. Working predominantly remotely, you will be part of a platform-focused engineering team that builds, deploys, and supports secure cloud and containerised environments, ideally with background experience in Defence or security-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to design and maintain secure cloud environments.
  • Implement container orchestration solutions using Kubernetes.
  • Support the deployment pipeline leveraging GitLab CI/CD and Terraform.
  • Utilize various tools including Docker, Helm, and ArgoCD for automation and configuration management.
  • Monitor and optimize platform performance with Grafana and Prometheus.
  • Ensure all processes adhere to security and compliance standards for Defence projects.
  • Create and improve infrastructure as code practices.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with Kubernetes and platform engineering.
  • Proficiency in AWS, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and Terraform.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Helm, ArgoCD, JFrog, and Packer.
  • Hands-on experience with Python and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
  • Current SC clearance is required.
  • Experience in Defence, Government, or security-focused projects is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment practices is preferred.