SC cleared Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Croydon (Remote-first, with occasional on-site attendance)Rate: Up to £550 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)Clearance: Active SC with a UK government agency, used within the last 6 months (essential)Duration: 6 months initial Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in networking, Fortinet, and Cisco firewalls. You will play a key role in supporting secure, resilient platform operations across a government environment. This position is predominantly remote, with only infrequent visits to the Croydon office as required.Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on DevOps support with a focus on network engineering and firewall technologies.
• Configure, manage, and optimise Fortinet and Cisco firewall solutions.
• Support secure infrastructure operations within a government-grade environment.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure systems remain secure, stable, and high-performing.

Required Experience

• Strong background in DevOps engineering.
• Deep knowledge of networking principles, firewalls, and secure infrastructure.
• Proven experience with Fortinet and Cisco firewall technologies.
• Active SC Clearance with recent usage (within the past 6 months).
• Ability to operate in a high-security, mission-critical environment.

Applicants must have SC clearance