DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED

DEVOPS ENGINEER

• Permanent opportunity for a DevOps Engineer with SC Clearance.

• Salary up to £90,000 DOE

• Hybrid opportunity with Hampshire based offices

• To apply, please call Laura Jackson on 02038540120, or email with an up-to-date CV.

WHO ARE WE?

We’re hiring for DevOps Engineers at various levels to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active SC Clearance is required

THE DEVOPS ENGINEER

• Active SC Clearance

• Hampshire Based or ability to travel to Hampshire.

• Experience as in a DevOps/ Platform engineering role

DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong experience with AWS Cloud technologies.

• Infrastructure as Code e.g. Terraform

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab or Jenkins

• Experience with containerisation tools (Kubernetes, docker)

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: 02038540120/ 07842002894. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

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DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: £500 - £570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment

Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications

Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems

Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation

Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer

Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible

Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing

Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues

Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices

Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

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A leading digital, cyber and technology consultancy is expanding its National Security engineering team and is looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join a growing practice based in Gloucester.

This organisation delivers secure, cloud-native solutions in some of the UKs most complex and mission-critical environments. The work has genuine real-world impact, supporting national security, defence and government clients, while also investing heavily in its people and local technology community.

The Role:

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, youll design, build and support secure cloud platforms used across high-assurance environments. Youll work as part of multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver resilient, scalable and secure solutions. For senior-level candidates, there is also scope to provide technical leadership, mentor others and influence engineering best practice.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and implementing cloud-native architectures, primarily on AWS
• Building and managing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK)
• Creating and managing secure cloud environments and deployment pipelines
• Working with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef
• Supporting containerised platforms using Kubernetes, ECS or similar
• Applying cloud security best practices and working closely with development teams
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contributing reusable patterns, standards and automation to projects

About You:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and a desire to stay current with new services
• Proven experience using Infrastructure as Code
• Good understanding of networking and software-defined networking in the cloud
• Experience with container orchestration technologies
• Comfortable scripting in at least one language (e.g. Python, Bash or Go)
• AWS certifications are beneficial but not essential training and certification support is available
• Enjoy working in collaborative, delivery-focused teams

Whats On Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy, sell or carry over leave
• Competitive pension scheme and performance-related bonus
• Private medical and dental cover, plus flexible benefits
• Dedicated career development support and access to high-quality training
• Opportunities to get involved in community outreach and skills initiatives
• Inclusive culture with active diversity, wellbeing and support networks

Ok I’m in what’s next?Please apply with your latest CV

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must have the permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK and be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC). Clearance must be obtained prior to starting the role.

£60,000 £65,000 DOE | Hybrid Working (1x day a month office)

Are you an experienced DevOps professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence architecture, tooling, and ways of working? Do you enjoy owning infrastructure end-to-end rather than simply keeping the lights on?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a well-established yet growing technology organisation, working on complex hybrid cloud environments where your expertise will directly shape platform reliability, automation, and future direction.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, senior-level DevOps role with real autonomy. Youll be responsible for designing, improving, and supporting cloud and on-prem infrastructure, while driving automation and best practice across the environment.

Youll work closely with technical and non-technical teams, acting as a subject-matter expert, mentoring others, and helping the business scale securely and efficiently. The organisation actively supports professional development, including training and certifications, and offers clear long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure across AWS and private cloud platforms
• Lead infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions to improve visibility and performance
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance system reliability, resilience, and security
• Manage hybrid networking, IAM, firewalls, and VPNs
• Participate in an on-call rota and support incident response when required
• Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to operational best practice

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• 5+ years experience in a DevOps or cloud infrastructure role
• Strong hands-on AWS experience
• Experience with virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Proxmox
• Solid Linux administration skills
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Ansible)
• Containerisation and orchestration experience (e.g. Kubernetes / EKS)
• Scripting ability in Bash, Python, or Go
• Good understanding of networking and cloud security concepts

Desirable:

• AWS certifications
• Experience with container or infrastructure security tools (e.g. Trivy)

Whats on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Strong focus on training, development, and certifications
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance
• Private medical cover
• Birthday day off and paid volunteering day
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts

Interested?

If youre looking for a senior DevOps role where your ideas are listened to and your technical decisions matter, this could be a great next step. Apply today to find out more.

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Defence / National Security - £75k - Farnborough - Hybrid

A permanent opportunity for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer who enjoys building secure, automated, and highly reliable platforms. This role sits within a defence and national security environment, working on modern infrastructure where automation, resilience, and secure-by-design principles are fundamental.

You’ll work closely with platform engineers, infrastructure teams, and operational stakeholders to take requirements from early design and proof-of-concept through to production. The role blends hands-on engineering with technical design, offering real influence over tooling, standards, and DevOps ways of working. It suits someone curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in complex, regulated environments.

What you’ll be doing

Designing, delivering, upgrading, and maintaining core platforms, services, and automations

Building and improving monitoring, alerting, and observability platforms

Designing secure infrastructure using automation-first approaches

Creating and productionising proofs of concept for new tools and technologies

Diagnosing and resolving performance, reliability, and availability issues

Supporting architecture, documentation, and non-functional requirements

Mentoring engineers and helping improve DevOps and SRE practices

Essential experience

Strong experience with Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments

Hands-on scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell or similar)

Proven experience with automation and DevOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, Git)

Experience working with Azure or similar cloud platforms

Solid understanding of infrastructure reliability, monitoring, and incident response

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple priorities

Willingness to work in secure, regulated environments (SC eligibility required)

Desirable experience

Infrastructure-as-Code lifecycle and best practices

Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Configuration management and desired state tooling

Application and platform monitoring tools (Splunk, Nagios or similar)

Experience hardening systems and conducting security assessments

Understanding of Agile and DevOps principles in practice

A collaborative, inclusive culture with strong benefits including competitive pay, bonus, pension, private healthcare, generous leave, professional development, wellbeing perks, and modern on-site facilities.

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DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer -£35,000 to £100,000 per annum - SC or DV clearance required

Two roles available, each based in either Woking or Hampshire, with hybrid working (two days per week on site)

We are hiring two DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers to join a highly technical consultancy working in the secure sector. Either role can be based in Woking or Hampshire. The hybrid arrangement is two days per week in the office, with the remaining time from home.

There are two positions. One will support a live MoD account. The other will focus on internal systems and platform capability.

Both roles are open to people at any stage of their career. We do not want salary expectations to be a blocker, so we’re happy to have a straightforward conversation early and agree an appropriate figure before submission.

This consultancy places real emphasis on long-term research, engineering quality and innovation. While there is always an element of delivery, the work is structured to allow time for improving platforms, introducing automation and doing things properly rather than simply keeping systems running.

You will work directly with the Head of Software, who is highly experienced and enthusiastic about automation and modern engineering practices. There is genuine scope to influence technical direction and ways of working.

This is secure-sector work and SC or DV clearance is required. Existing clearance is strongly preferred. In some cases, sponsorship may be possible where eligibility and role fit are clear.

We’re looking for engineers who dislike repetitive manual work, take ownership of reliability and operations, and make the case for better, more automated ways of working. If you enjoy improving platforms, reducing friction and making systems more robust over time, you’ll fit well.

Experience with some of the following would be useful, but you don’t need all of them: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab and CI/CD pipelines, Python, Java and Spring, JavaScript and React, and any major cloud platform.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Skills: OCP, Ansible, IaC

We are seeking an experienced OpenShift Architecture and Migration Design Specialist to lead the design, planning, and execution of OpenShift architectures and migration strategies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing robust, scalable, and secure OpenShift environments, as well as creating and implementing migration plans for transitioning workloads and applications to OpenShift. Experience with VMware and Pure Storage is essential to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.________________________________________Key Responsibilities:1.Architecture Design:oDesign the target architecture for OpenShift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions.oDefine and implement best practices for OpenShift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments.oEnsure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.2.Migration Design and Optimization:oAssess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness.oDevelop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration.oImplement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.oIdentify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process.3.VMware and Pure Storage Integration design:oDesign and implement OpenShift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments.oLeverage VMware tools (e.g., vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize OpenShift deployments.oConfigure and manage Pure Storage solutions (e.g., FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for OpenShift workloads.oEnsure compatibility and performance optimization between OpenShift, VMware, and Pure Storage.4.CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows:oDesign and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the OpenShift environment.oIntegrate DevOps workflows with OpenShift-native tools and third-party solutions.oAutomate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery.5.Scalability and Security:oEnsure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands.oImplement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption.oConduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards.6.Collaboration and Documentation:oWork closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs.oProvide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations.oOffer technical guidance and training to teams on OpenShift architecture, migration, and best practices.________________________________________Required Skills and Qualifications:Strong experience in designing and implementing OpenShift architectures and migration strategies.In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration.Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (e.g., vSphere, vCenter, NSX).Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (e.g., FlashArray, FlashBlade).Expertise in networking concepts (e.g., ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (e.g., persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning).Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows.Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments.Proven experience in workload and application migration to OpenShift or similar platforms.Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.________________________________________Preferred Qualifications:OpenShift certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration).Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud OpenShift deployments.Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack).Knowledge of OpenShift Operators and Helm charts.Experience with large-scale migration projects.

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: 500 - 570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment
• Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications
• Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems
• Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation
• Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible
• Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues
• Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

• Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

Network AutomationEngineer Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Overview An industry-leading global organisation is driving the automation and standardisation of its network infrastructure and services. Theyre looking for a Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and network orchestration to help design, build, and integrate automation solutions across a range of enterprise platforms. This role blends network engineering, DevOps, and systems integration ideal for someone comfortable writing automation playbooks and APIs while understanding routing, firewalls, and connectivity fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure systems. Develop Ansible playbooks and reusable automation modules for configuration, orchestration, and provisioning. Configure and integrate Cisco NSO and related orchestration tools to streamline network operations. Build and maintain API-based integrations with systems such as ServiceNow, NetBox, and GitHub. Drive network configuration standardisation using YANG models for routers and switches. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps) for network code delivery. Troubleshoot and optimise automation workflows across hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments. Collaborate with architects, service owners, and developers to translate requirements into scalable automated solutions. Maintain documentation for designs, processes, and operational procedures. Promote automation, standardisation, and best practices across global teams. Core Technologies Automation & Orchestration: Ansible, Cisco NSO, Terraform, GitOps (GitHub / GitLab / Azure DevOps) Networking & Modelling: YANG, RESTCONF, NETCONF, XML, JSON, Jinja2, NetBox Cloud & Platform: Azure, AWS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, VMware, OpenStack Scripting & Languages: Python, Bash, YAML (Go / PowerShell desirable) CI/CD & Tooling: GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Terraform, ServiceNow Monitoring & Observability: Grafana, Prometheus (desirable) Experience & Requirements Proven experience in network engineering or network automation (WAN, LAN, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP). Hands-on experience developing automation using Ansible and Python . Familiarity with Cisco NSO and YANG modelling or similar orchestration tools. Understanding of network APIs (REST/NETCONF) and data formats ( XML/JSON ). Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows. Comfortable working in Linux-based environments (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu). Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure / AWS VPCs, Transit Gateways, VPNs). Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills. Certifications such as Cisco CCNP / DevNet Professional preferred; ITIL desirable. What Youll Work On Standardising and automating global network configurations and connectivity services. Integrating network provisioning with ServiceNow and NetBox. Building the automation layer for hybrid cloud networks (Azure / AWS / on-prem). Creating reusable playbooks, templates, and design artefacts for future deployments. Supporting the organisations transition toward infrastructure-as-code and self-service provisioning . Ideal Candidate Youre an experienced Network Automation Engineer , Network DevOps Engineer , or DevNet Specialist with hands-on expertise in both traditional networking and modern automation practices. Youre fluent in Python , think in APIs , and take pride in transforming manual configurations into efficient, repeatable code. If you're interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage - Ref: 79585 TPBN1\_UKTJ