Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Senior Dev Ops Engineer (SC Cleared)

We are seeking a Senior Dev Ops 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 Git Lab 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 Git Lab.

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