Senior DevOps Engineer

Location :
Andover / Bristol 2 days per week

Rate : £500 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract :
Initial 6 months with possible extension

We are looking for an experienced Software Factory Administrator to help build, mature, and operate the Defence Digital Software Factory - a secure, scalable platform enabling continuous integration, testing, and deployment of digital capabilities.

• Lead the development and administration of the Software Factory and its toolchain (Git Lab, CI / CD environments).
• Manage user onboarding, training, and ongoing operational support.
• Maintain and monitor environments for security, performance, and availability.
• Oversee configuration, access control, and repository management across Git Lab, Nexus, Jenkins, or similar systems.
• Automate routine tasks and ensure smooth operation of software pipelines.
• Integrate monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for full pipeline visibility.
• Administer containerised environments using Kubernetes (e.g., Open Shift).
• Drive innovation work streams, exploring emerging technologies and automation methods.
• Ensure compliance with Defence security, accreditation, and governance standards.

Act as the primary technical contact for Software Factory issues and support development teams.