DevOps SME - SC Cleared

Role: Devops SME

Work Location: Remote

Contract: 06 Months Plus

Current Active SC Clearance

The candidate must have currently valid, fully transferrable SC clearance and resided in the UK for the last 5 years to be considered for these roles.

1. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible are essential.

• Enables automated, repeatable, and scalable infrastructure deployment.

• Critical for managing cloud environments and hybrid systems.

2. Containerization & Orchestration

• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes is a must.

• Helps in packaging applications and managing them across environments.

• Supports scalability, fault tolerance, and efficient resource usage.

3. Cloud Platform Expertise

• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Includes networking, storage, compute, and security services.

• Ability to architect and optimize cloud-native solutions.

4. CI/CD Pipeline Design

• Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.

• Automates testing, integration, and deployment processes.

• Ensures faster, more reliable software delivery.

5. Security & Compliance Integration (DevSecOps)

• Embedding security into every phase of the DevOps lifecycle.

• Familiarity with tools like SonarQube, Snyk, and OWASP practices.

• Ensures secure code, infrastructure, and data handling.

Core Experience Requirements for a DevOps SME:

• Years of Experience: Typically, 5–10+ years in DevOps, systems engineering, or software development.

• Technical Breadth: Proven expertise across development, operations, and automation disciplines.

• Cloud Platforms: Deep experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including architecture and security.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

• CI/CD Pipelines: Designing and managing pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.

• Containerization & Orchestration: Strong proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack.

• Security & Compliance: Experience integrating DevSecOps practices and managing audits.

• Leadership & Mentoring: Ability to guide teams, define DevOps strategy, and influence architecture.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and translating technical concepts into business impact.