DevOps Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a secure, cloud-native programme on a contract basis until June 2027. This primarily remote role involves collaborating with a technical team to maintain cloud infrastructure, optimize deployment pipelines, and uphold best practices in platform engineering and DevOps. The position requires attending a monthly meeting in Romsey and is suited for candidates with active SC or DV clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain cloud infrastructure within AWS.
  • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
  • Administer and automate Kubernetes platforms.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Packer.
  • Drive GitOps practices with ArgoCD.
  • Monitor performance and observability with Grafana, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry.
  • Continuously improve engineering standards and release processes.

Requirements

  • Active SC or DV clearance required.
  • Based in the UK with the ability to attend monthly onsite meetings in Romsey.
  • Proven experience in complex DevOps and cloud engineering environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with a modern DevOps toolchain including AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitLab and JFrog Artifactory.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Packer.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.