At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and secure DCC infrastructure while automating deployment processes.
- Company: Thales, a global tech leader in defence and digital security.
- Benefits: Private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, paid volunteering day, and annual bonus.
- Other info: Thriving environment with opportunities for professional growth and teamwork.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact on national security with innovative technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or related field; agile certification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Cyber Security & Digital Identity (CDI)
Summary of role: Responsible for supporting the DCC infrastructure and ensuring it is safe and secure.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the technical solution for infrastructure
- System architecture
- Define and develop the means so that products are correctly deployed in production, respecting established rules
- Support delivery teams with automated tools and scripts to provision infrastructure resources (compute, network & storage) in a simple and efficient manner
- Secure the DCC infrastructure
- Understand the functional context of the product up to the point of challenging functional decisions
- Ensure operational best practices (supervision/monitoring, backups, archives, log management) are implemented
- Ensure the squad is informed and aware of operational constraints, and if required train the team on those topics
- Ensure security best practices are upheld
- Educate and communicate with the wider Thales UK community
Qualifications:
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent in an engineering discipline or closely related technical field
- Proven track record of demonstrating the key competences listed elsewhere on this document
- Membership or fellowship of a professional engineering body preferably with chartered status
- Agile certification
Behaviours & Values:
- Demonstrates behaviours that meet the Thales Leadership Model requirements and demonstrates a professional, committed approach to all tasks undertaken
- Displays passion, energy, drive, agility and resilience in achieving work‑related goals under difficult circumstances
- Enjoys or thrives on developing and performing through teamwork
- Self‑motivated/flexible with a constructive "can do" attitude
- Good problem solver showing initiative and improvisation
- Able to question / challenge established processes and offer innovative alternatives
- Demonstrates attention to detail, particularly in investigating problems, and a pride in producing accurate work
- Works in a multi‑disciplined team environment with suppliers, Thales employees and customers present
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid volunteering day
- Stocks and shares
- Annual bonus
- Other benefits depending on the role
At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.
DevOps Engineer in Cheadle employer: Thales
Thales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Crawley where innovation meets social responsibility. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to market-leading training and mentorship from industry experts, alongside competitive benefits such as private healthcare, a robust pension plan, and opportunities for career advancement within a diverse global organisation. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge projects in defence and aerospace while enjoying a supportive culture that values your growth and well-being.
