DevOps Engineer x 4 - DNA
DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)
Hampshire (2-3 days onsite) | £30,000 - £50,000 | Defence / Government Projects
We're supporting a growing UK-based consultancy delivering critical digital programmes into central government, with a strong focus on defence.
They're hiring permanent DevOps Engineers to support major modernisation programmes within secure environments.
This is an opportunity to work on highly impactful systems in one of the UK's most stable and well-funded sectors.
The Role
You'll join a multidisciplinary team delivering and supporting secure, scalable infrastructure for critical digital services.
Expect a hands-on DevOps role focused on cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform reliability:
Build and maintain cloud & hybrid infrastructure environmentsDevelop CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated deploymentsImplement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)Support containerised environments (Docker / Kubernetes / EKS)Ensure systems are secure, observable, and resilientCollaborate with engineering, security, and delivery teamsThis is a delivery-focused role with scope to influence DevOps standards across the programme.
Tech Stack
AWS (primary cloud platform)Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)Docker & KubernetesCI/CD pipelinesLinux, Bash/ShellGit (version control)Nice to have:OpenShift, Ansible, Prometheus/Grafana, HashiCorp tooling What They're Looking For
Experience in DevOps / Platform / Infrastructure Engineering rolesStrong cloud + CI/CD + IaC experienceBackground in secure or regulated environments (defence, government, or similar)Strong communication and collaboration skillsEssential Requirements
Active SC Clearance (must be live, not expired)Sole British passport holderCandidates without active SC clearance unfortunately cannot be considered.
The Company
SME consultancy working on secure government programmesPrivately owned with a strong people-first cultureCollaborative, down-to-earth environmentFocus on long-term career development rather than short-term contractingLocation & Flexibility
Based in Hampshire (secure site access required)Typically 2-3 days onsite per week (project-dependent)Interview Process
2 stages:1-hour Teams interview (technical + stakeholder panel)Face-to-face in London (expenses covered)Why Apply?
Work on high-impact, secure national programmesStrong long-term job securityModern engineering environment with real-world complexity