DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Remote (Occasional Travel to London Required) Duration: 6 Months Rate: £435 per day – Umbrella Only Clearance: Active SC Clearance Preferred (SC Eligible Candidates Will Be Considered) Overview: We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline development, and container orchestration, along with current or eligible SC security clearance. This is a remote role with occasional travel to London. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes • Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure using services such as AWS, Azure, or GCP • Implement and maintain container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) • Monitor system performance, proactively identify issues, and implement resolutions • Ensure security and compliance across cloud and on-premise environments • Work closely with development teams to accelerate and improve release cycles • Utilize infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation • Write and maintain scripts using Bash and/or Python • Set up and manage monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus and Grafana • Maintain strong understanding of networking, system administration, and security best practices Requirements • Proven experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role • Solid experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker • Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools • Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills • Active SC clearance preferred; SC eligible candidates will be considered Additional Information: • This is an umbrella-only contract engagement • Candidate must be based in the UK • Role is remote with occasional travel to London