DevOps Engineer

About The Company VIQU IT Recruitment is a leading technology staffing firm specializing in sourcing top-tier IT professionals for a diverse range of industries. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, VIQU IT Recruitment partners with organizations to deliver tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. With a focus on innovation and integrity, the company has built a strong reputation for connecting talented candidates with rewarding career opportunities across the IT landscape. About The Role We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to join our client's dynamic team in London. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a secure environment supporting critical infrastructure. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing high-performing, secure services that underpin vital systems. The role involves problem-solving, automation, and working within an agile framework utilizing modern tooling and practices. Your expertise will contribute to ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of the infrastructure, supporting mission-critical operations in a high-stakes environment. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Valid and transferrable SC (Security Check) clearanceProven experience working in an "air gapped" environmentStrong background in issue resolution and implementing roadmap-driven enhancementsExtensive experience operating within production environments, particularly with on-premises Kubernetes and OpenShift deploymentsProficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform integrated with CI/CD pipelines, preferably JenkinsHands-on experience with observability tools, including designing and managing end-to-end logging, metrics, tracing, dashboards, and alerting systems using ELK stack, Splunk, or GrafanaKnowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS Responsibilities The key responsibilities of this role include: Maintaining and supporting secure, reliable, and high-performance services within a critical infrastructure environmentImplementing automation solutions to streamline deployment, monitoring, and incident response processesManaging and optimizing on-premises Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters to ensure high availability and performanceDesigning and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, integrating with CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment workflowsDeveloping and maintaining observability dashboards, logs, and alerting systems to proactively monitor system health and performanceCollaborating with cross-functional teams to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutionsEnsuring compliance with security standards and best practices within a highly regulated environmentSupporting incident management and resolution, particularly P1 (Priority 1) incidents, to ensure continuous service availability Benefits Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. These include competitive salary packages, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. You will also benefit from working within a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence, with access to modern tools and technologies. Additional benefits may include pension schemes, healthcare options, and generous holiday allowances, all aimed at fostering a supportive and engaging work environment. Equal Opportunity VIQU IT Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively and fosters a culture of innovation and respect.