Summary
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A high-performing engineering team is seeking a DV-cleared DevOps/Platform Engineer to design, build, automate, and maintain secure cloud-native platforms for critical services. You will implement Infrastructure as Code, develop automation with Python, Bash, or Go, build CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate across engineering and delivery disciplines. Current DV clearance is required.
Highlights
Work on complex, large-scale cloud-native programs supporting critical services, with a strong focus on security, scalability, resilience, automation, and continuous delivery. The role offers close collaboration with software engineers, architects, analysts, and testers.
Description
DV Cleared DevOps / Platform Engineer
Location: UK Hybrid
Clearance: Current DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance Required
Sector: Defence & Security
We are seeking a talented DV Cleared DevOps / Platform Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering innovative cloud-native solutions for Defence and Security clients.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, large-scale programmes where you'll design, build, automate and maintain the platforms that underpin critical services.
You'll collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, business analysts, and testers to ensure systems are secure, scalable, resilient, and ready for continuous delivery.
Designing, building, and supporting cloud-native platforms and environments.Implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS SAM.Developing automation and scripting solutions using Python, Bash, or Go.Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software delivery.Driving DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices across projects.Implementing monitoring, observability, alerting, and operational tooling.Improving platform reliability, performance, and security.Creating reusable frameworks, templates, and tooling for wider engineering teams.Working closely with development teams to enable efficient and maintainable delivery practices.Contributing to engineering standards, technical strategy, and continual improvement initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required
Current DV Clearance.Strong experience delivering cloud-based solutions and infrastructure.Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, AWS SAM, or CloudFormation.Experience scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or Go.Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and DevOps methodologies.Experience implementing monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting solutions.Knowledge of Platform Engineering and/or Site Reliability Engineering practices.Ability to work effectively within Agile delivery teams.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Experience
Experience leading technical workstreams or coordinating small engineering teams.Background in cloud-native application delivery.Experience creating reusable engineering frameworks, accelerators, or tooling.Mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
