At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of secure DevOps platforms for critical UK Government programmes.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on national security and innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, potential contract extension, and work on significant projects.
- Other info: Collaborate with top specialists in a dynamic, secure environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a highly technical role with ownership and influence.
- Qualifications: Must hold active DV clearance and have experience in secure DevOps environments.
The predicted salary is between 76000 - 104500 £ per year.
DV Cleared DevOps Architect - Secure Platforms
Location: Fulltime onsite at a secure UK Site (Farnborough, Erskine or Newcastle with Two days a week in Corsham p/w)
Contract: Initial 7 Months - £95 p/h Inside IR35
Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required, please do NOT apply if you do not hold DV clearance.
We are seeking an experienced DV cleared contract DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation and assurance of secure DevOps tooling platforms within highly regulated, air-gapped environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll architect and deliver integrated DevOps capabilities supporting critical UK Government programmes. Working closely with engineering, security and operational teams, you'll ensure the DevOps toolchain is secure, resilient, automated and fully aligned with strict security and accreditation requirements. If you have extensive experience designing DevOps platforms in secure environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise DevOps platforms.
- Design and integrate secure DevOps ecosystems within offline (air-gapped) environments.
- Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
- Design workflows and reporting within Jira.
- Develop structured documentation and knowledge management solutions using Confluence.
- Deliver automation and configuration management using Ansible.
- Design secure software promotion, patching and update processes for disconnected environments.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation best practices.
- Conduct technical design reviews, security assessments and compliance assurance activities.
- Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), security documentation and operational runbooks.
- Work closely with delivery, infrastructure and security teams across secure customer sites.
- Travel to the Corsham site Two days per week.
Essential Skills & Experience
- DV Cleared currently.
- Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or Senior DevOps Engineer within secure or highly regulated environments.
- Experience designing and supporting DevOps platforms within air-gapped/offline environments.
- GitLab (Repositories, Runners, CI/CD Pipelines).
- Confluence.
- Ansible.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Configuration Management.
- CI/CD.
- Secure software delivery.
- Experience managing package repositories, artefact repositories and controlled software updates.
- Knowledge of build and release management, access control, auditability and change traceability.
- Experience with VMware technologies.
- Experience producing technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, SOPs and security architecture documentation.
What's on offer
- Initial 7-month contract with the potential for extension.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant, security-sensitive programmes.
- Highly technical architecture role with real ownership and influence.
- Work alongside experienced DevOps, Infrastructure and Security specialists using modern automation and platform technologies.
If you're an experienced DevOps Architect with a background in secure platforms, automation and air-gapped environments, we'd like to hear from you.
Locations
DevOps Architect in Farnborough, Hampshire employer: Synergize Consulting Ltd
As a leading employer in the Defence and Government sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that values technical expertise and professional growth. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, competitive salaries, and a commitment to work-life balance, all while contributing to critical projects in highly secure environments. Join us in a role that not only challenges your skills but also offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in national security.
