DevOps Engineers (National Security)

Overview SFIA Level 3–5 | Mid-level to Lead (hands-on) We’re supporting a small number of trusted NationalSecurity engineering teams who are quietly building and operating systems that genuinely matter. These roles will likely appeal if… You’re blocked on progression where you are, despite doing the right things technically You’re feeling underutilised in a large prime , far from decisions and real ownership You want to stay hands-on , but with clearer pathways to senior or lead responsibility You value flexibility and trust , not presenteeism or “high-side for high-side’s sake” You’re looking for a mature, calm environment where engineers are backed and listened to What you’ll be doing Designing, building and running secure, resilient platforms Owning delivery end-to-end, not just pipelines or tickets Collaborating in calm, well-run teams with clear technical leadership Core tech (experience across some of this is enough) CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible Automation-first, security built in Ability to code (e.g. Python, Java or Go) is a strong bonus , not a must Working pattern Hybrid across all roles Regular, planned time on secure / high-side environments More flexible than is typical in the space, with expectations set upfront Why engineers stay Genuinely mature engineering environments Clear progression from mid-level through to lead while staying technical Teams that invest in people, not just delivery Long-term programmes, not churn-and-burn projects UK nationals only due to clearance requirements Existing clearance is helpful, but not essential for all roles Up to £90k–£95k (SFIA 5 / lead-level IC) Dependent on experience, level and clearance pathway If you’re curious rather than actively looking, that’s fine. This is one worth a quiet, no-pressure conversation. #J-18808-Ljbffr