Senior DevOps Engineer (Eligible for SC clearance)

Senior DevOps Engineer (Eligible for SC clearance)

As a Senior DevOps Engineer with NEC Digital, you will be joining a highly skilled and proficient team that works on mission critical applications contributing to all phases of the DevOps and development process.

You will have the ability to manage and maintain the infrastructure supporting large scale public infrastructure helping to secure and maintain high levels of availability and integrity.

You must have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more to be eligible for Security Clearance which is essential for the job.

Core Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and implement secure and scalable infrastructure using Terraform. Automate the provisioning and management of AWS resources.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Utilise Circle CI to set up pipelines for automated testing and deployment. Ensure smooth and frequent releases.
• Version Control: Manage code and infrastructure changes using GitHub. Implement branching strategies and ensure code quality.
• Monitoring and Performance: Use of monitoring solutions to track performance, uptime, and resource usage. Respond to and troubleshoot incidents.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with development teams to understand needs and provide DevOps solutions. Document processes and systems.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that all infrastructure and applications meet security standards and comply with relevant regulations. Regularly review and update policies.
• Optimisation and Scalability: Continuously evaluate and optimise system performance. Ensure scalability to handle growth and peak demand.
• Research and Development: Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and automation. Suggest and implement improvements.

Qualifications:

• Experienced DevOps Engineer: Proven experience with AWS, Terraform, Circle CI, and GitHub. Understanding of the intricacies of CI/CD, IaC, and version control.
• Scripting: Proficiency in Linux system administration and shell scripts.
• Containerisation: Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and (optionally) orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Problem Solver: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Adept at diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• Communicator and Collaborator: Excellent communication skills enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Learner and Innovator: Passionate about staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and eager to implement innovative solutions.
• Security-Conscious: Prioritises the security of infrastructure and applications, knowledgeable about best practices and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
• Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us.

Who We Are:

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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