Senior DevOps Engineer

Posted 15 hours ago by Randstad Technologies

£500 - £550 Daily
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Tyne And Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE125
Job Description

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments.

  • Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.

  • Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration.

  • Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability.

  • Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members.


Technical Requirements

  • Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure.

  • IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.

  • Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash Scripting skills.

  • CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab.

  • Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace.


Essential Criteria

  • Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance.

  • Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.