About this role
Location: Remote (UK Based) Rate: Competitive Inside IR35 Clearance: SC Clearance Required (Active)
Are you an experienced DevOps Engineer with a passion for building robust, scalable infrastructure within the public sector? We are looking for a specialist to join a high-profile digital transformation project, leveraging modern cloud-native technologies to deliver secure and efficient services.
The Role
You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of containerised environments. This is a "hands-on" role where you will automate everything, ensure security best practices are baked into the CI/CD pipelines, and maintain the reliability of critical public services.
Key Technical Stack
-
Cloud Infrastructure: Expert-level knowledge of AWS.
-
Orchestration: Deep experience with Kubernetes (EKS).
-
GitOps & Deployment: Proficiency with ArgoCD for continuous delivery.
-
Infrastructure as Code: Proven experience with Terraform.
-
CI/CD: Building and maintaining pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins).
-
Monitoring: Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
Requirements
-
Active SC Clearance: Due to the nature of the project, you must hold current SC Clearance.
-
Public Sector Experience: Familiarity with GDS standards and working within secure environments.
-
The "Usual Stuff": Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or Go) and a solid understanding of networking, security, and Linux administration.
Why Apply?
This is a chance to work on a long-term contract that impacts millions of citizens, using a modern tech stack in an environment that values automation and best practices.
-
Contract Type
Contract
-
Specialism
Technology
-
Working pattern
Full Time
-
Job ref
BBBH136843
-
Expiry date
26 February 2026
-
Job duration
6 months

Your consultant is
Marc Wilson
Practice Manager
For more information on this role and to speak to the consultant hiring for it, get in touch via the details below.
-
Email
[email protected] -
LinkedIn
Connect with Marc
Similar jobs
-
React Developer - SC Cleared
£500 - £525 per day
London
-
SAP TM Consultant
£650 - £680 per day
London
-
Full Stack Developer - React / Java (SC Cleared)
£500 - £525 per day
London
-
Commercial Manager
Umbrella - inside IR35
London
-
Security Architect (DevSecOps)
£650 - £675 per day
London
-
AWS Solutions Architect
£550 - £575 per day
London
Technology
Whether you’re starting out in Technology or are a long-standing professional, you need a recruitment agency that leads the way, rather than follows. We promise you’ll receive a dynamic, forward-thinking hiring partner with a team of recruitment consultants who are devoted to the Technology sector.  
To provide you with specialised support, our Technology team is split into seven technical sectors – Software Technology, Cyber & Information Security, IT Infrastructure & Datacentre, Enterprise Architecture & Cloud, Digital & Business Transformation, and Go-to-Market. 


Submit your CV