Lead DevOps Engineer - DV

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Job TypeDirect Hire

Confidential Opportunity

Lead DevOps Engineer - DV

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A confidential employer is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer with DV clearance for an onsite role in Cheltenham, England. You will build and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure that underpins nationally significant programmes, enjoying flexitime, a learning budget, and a clear path for career growth.

Role Snapshot

CompanyConfidential Employer
LocationCheltenham, England, United Kingdom
IndustryDefense
Compensation£40,000 - £70,000 per year
Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire
Remote StatusNo Remote
Total Openings1
Work Experience1 - 40 years

Opportunity

In this role, every line of code and every deployment pipeline you build directly supports nationally critical operations. You won’t just be keeping the lights on—you’ll be designing and implementing the infrastructure that enables secure, reliable services for users who rely on them 24/7. This is a chance to work on programmes that matter, in an environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and real-world impact.

You will join a dedicated team of engineers committed to delivering robust, scalable systems. Your expertise in automating deployments and managing cloud environments will reduce manual overhead and accelerate delivery of key capabilities. From standing up monitoring dashboards to troubleshooting production issues, you'll ensure services remain performant and resilient, directly contributing to mission success.

We’re looking for a DV-cleared DevOps professional who balances technical depth with the ability to see the big picture. You thrive when handed complex challenges, and you proactively seek out opportunities to improve tooling and processes. You’re comfortable liaising with stakeholders, mentoring junior colleagues, and championing best practices across the team.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your work has genuine national importance, this is it. In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the support to grow your career through funded training and certifications. Apply today to start a conversation about how you can help shape the future of secure technology.

Non-Negotiables

  • You must hold current, active DV clearance, as this role involves sensitive national security work
  • You are able to work onsite in Cheltenham at least four days per week
  • You bring hands-on experience designing and managing automated CI/CD pipelines
  • You possess deep familiarity with AWS and/or Azure cloud services
  • You have a track record of building and deploying secure products across the full software development lifecycle
  • You have delivered in agile environments using Scrum or Kanban methodologies
  • You are adept at engaging with senior stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission goals

What's In It For You

  • You can structure your 37.5-hour workweek with flexitime, giving you control over your schedule
  • You receive a dedicated annual learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences
  • You are covered by private healthcare and a matched pension scheme
  • Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups foster a strong team culture
  • You will enjoy clear career progression in a fast-moving sector that directly impacts national security
  • You work on mission-critical projects where your contributions have real, visible outcomes

Responsibilities

  • You will develop, test, deploy, release, operate, and monitor software products within collaborative agile teams
  • You will design and manage automated CI/CD pipelines to accelerate and safeguard delivery
  • You will build and operate shared platform services for consistent deployment, operation, and monitoring
  • You will create infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to ensure repeatability and reliability
  • You will deploy and run products across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments
  • You will support engineering teams in adopting and optimising shared platform services
  • You will engage with senior stakeholders to align technical solutions with broader mission objectives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with GitLab or Jenkins for CI/CD is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with containerisation tools like Docker and Kubernetes gives you an edge
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Packer sets you apart
  • Exposure to monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or the Elastic Stack is a plus
  • Certification in AWS, Azure, or related DevOps technologies is welcomed but not required
  • Experience with artifact management tools like Artifactory or Nexus is beneficial

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