Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.

We’re seeking a Senior Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer who excels in automation, infrastructure as code, and improving software delivery processes. This role focuses on GitLab CI/CD, Windows image creation for physical or virtualized environments, and Terraform‑based infrastructure management.

The Senior Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer will be based at our Bristol site. This role allows for flexible working, with office visits on an as-required basis.

The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

Manage the self-hosted Gitlab environment, including designing, maintaining, and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment workflows, along with software upgrades of the platform. Maintain code and Docker repositories. Identify where to utilize Terraform for automation and to ensure consistency and repeatability, and implement where appropriate.
Build secure-by-design Windows images for products across our Maritime and Underwater Battlespace departments, utilizing appropriate technologies to ensure security, consistency, and reliability.
Understand and apply DevSecOps principles, working with the Infrastructure Lead and Information Assurance & Security Lead to meet customer security requirements.About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeing

Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning Facilities & resources

Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking The skills you need

Strong hands on experience with GitLab CI/CD
Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining Windows images
Experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed)