Lead DevOps Engineer
Posted 6 days 20 hours ago by Searchability
- Salary: Up to £95k DOE + Benefits and Bonuses
- Location: Cheltenham - Hybrid Working Model
- Security Clearance: Active Enhanced DV Required
- Key Skills: Linux/Unix, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps Tools, IPv4, Containerisation
Who We Are?
We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to join a globally renowned defence and cyber security company in Cheltenham. Our mission is to safeguard the UK through cutting-edge technology, and our teams are at the heart of this effort. We are looking for top-tier talent to contribute to high-impact projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Due to the nature of our work, active enhanced DV clearance is essential.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining mission-critical systems as they are rehosted into AWS. Your responsibilities will include:
- Administering Linux-based systems, databases, and applications
- Troubleshooting IP networking systems
- Automating system deployment and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tools
- Driving innovation by continuously expanding your skills and obtaining relevant certifications
- Leading and mentoring teams, ensuring best practices in DevOps and cloud adoption
What Are We Looking For?
- Active enhanced DV clearance
- Strong experience in designing, deploying, and supporting Linux-based solutions using containerisation, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps tools
- Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in automating tasks using Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, or Python
- Hands-on experience with containers such as Docker or VMware
This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects, develop your expertise, and lead in a critical national security environment.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!