Principal DevOps Engineer- SC Cleared in North East

Principal DevOps Engineer- SC Cleared in North East

North East Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Searchability NS&D

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead DevOps initiatives and shape innovative solutions for impactful projects.
  • Company: Top consultancy working with public sector and defence clients.
  • Benefits: Salary up to £105,000, hybrid work, and career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment with exciting challenges.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in mission-critical projects while utilising cutting-edge technology.
  • Qualifications: SC Clearance eligibility and experience as a Senior or Principal DevOps Engineer.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Permanent opportunity for a Principal DevOps Engineer with SC Clearance. Salary up to £105,000 DOE and a hybrid working arrangement with Newcastle based offices. We’re hiring for DevOps Engineers at principal level to join a top consultancy delivering cutting‑edge solutions for industry‑leading Public Sector and Defence 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 SC Clearance eligibility is required.

Key Requirements

  • Active SC Clearance or SC Clearance eligibility
  • Newcastle based or ability to travel to Newcastle
  • Experience as Senior or Principal DevOps/Platform engineer

Essential Skills

  • Strong Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS) with experience supporting production systems
  • Git for version control and collaborative development (GitHub / GitLab)
  • AWS cloud infrastructure, ideally with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
  • Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker) for modern platform environments
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo)
  • Strong understanding of modern platform architecture, microservices and cloud‑native systems
  • Good communication skills and ability to provide technical leadership

Principal DevOps Engineer- SC Cleared in North East employer: Searchability NS&D

Join a leading consultancy that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact public sector and defence projects. With a competitive salary of up to £105,000 and a hybrid working model based in Newcastle, you'll benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to work on mission-critical solutions that truly make a difference. Our commitment to employee growth and a supportive environment makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.

Searchability NS&D

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal DevOps Engineer- SC Cleared in North East

SC Clearance
Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS)
Git for version control
AWS cloud infrastructure
Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
Kubernetes
Docker