Senior DevOps Engineer

Searchability; Manchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer based in Manchester. This permanent role requires active DV clearance and offers a salary up to £85,000. The Senior DevOps Engineer will work on innovative projects for National Security clients, leveraging skills in containerisation, Infrastructure as Code technologies, and hands-on DevOps practices. Strong communication and leadership experience are essential. Interested candidates can apply via phone or email with their CV.

Qualifications

• Active enhanced DV clearance is essential.
• Experience as a hands-on technical DevOps Engineer.
• Experience coaching or leading junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cutting-edge solutions for National Security clients.
• Work across multiple high-impact and innovative projects.

Skills

Experience operating in an SRE/DevOps environment

Experience in containerisation technologies

Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies

Strong communications abilities

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Java

Spring Boot

Job description

SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER – EDV CLEARED

SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER – Permanent opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. Salary up to £85,000 DOE. Manchester based offices. To apply, please call Laura Jackson on 02038540120, or email [e-mail] with an up-to-date CV.

WHO ARE WE?

We’re hiring for Senior DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting‑edge solutions for industry‑leading National Security clients. You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple high‑impact, innovative and mission‑critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential.

The Senior DevOps Engineer

• Active enhanced DV clearance.
• Manchester based, or able to commute to Manchester.
• Experience as a hands‑on technical DevOps Engineer and experience coaching/leading more junior team members.

Senior DevOps Engineer Essential Skills

• Experience operating in an SRE/DevOps environment.
• Experience in containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies like Ansible or Terraform.
• Ideally a coding background, utilising languages such as Python, Java, Spring Boot.
• Strong communications abilities, with experience in stakeholder management.

To be Considered

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on [e-mail]. For further information please call me: 02038540120/ 07842002894. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills

DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFORM ENGINEER, SENIOR DEVOPS, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD