DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared

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DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared on www.freelancermap.com DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared Mayfleet Recruitment Limited Contact person : Generic Network London , United Kingdom On-site Freelance Duration 12 months Apply now Save to watchlist Print Report Report project After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email. We will review your information and take action if necessary. Reason for reporting this project: * The project is outdated The project description is unprofessional / This is not a valid project Incorrect contract type The hourly rate is unrealistic Report project Report project Universities and Authorities and Associations Cloud Engineering Configuration Management DevOps Kubernetes Terraform DevSecOps Docker Description We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a public sector team delivering secure, scalable, and reliable digital infrastructure. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines that support critical government services, ensuring they are resilient, secure, and compliant with public sector standards. Day to day duties: Designing, deploying, and managing containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes, including managed offerings such as AKS and EKS Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, alongside configuration management tools such as Ansible or Chef Managing and optimising cloud environments across Azure and AWS Developing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes Writing automation scripts and tooling using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell Implementing and maintaining monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system visibility, reliability, and performance Applying strong security practices across infrastructure, pipelines, and deployments, in line with government security standards Designing and troubleshooting networking configurations across cloud and hybrid environments Managing identity and access management (IAM) solutions to ensure secure, least-privilege access Collaborating with development, security, and operations teams to promote DevOps best practice and continuous improvement Skill set: Proven experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments Hands-on experience with Terraform and at least one configuration management tool (Ansible or Chef) Solid experience working across Azure and/or AWS, including managed Kubernetes services (AKS/EKS) Strong understanding of containerisation principles and tooling (Docker) Experience building pipelines in GitLab CI/CD (or similar CI/CD platforms) Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell Working knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (eg Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch) Good understanding of security best practices in cloud and DevOps environments Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (VPCs/VNets, load balancing, DNS, Firewalls) Experience with identity and access management concepts (RBAC, SSO, managed identities/IAM roles) Ability to obtain or hold UK government security clearance Desirable Experience working within public sector or highly regulated environments Familiarity with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and ways of working Certifications such as CKA, Terraform Associate, AWS/Azure certifications Applicants must have active SC Clearance to be considered. Application form For freelancers Find projects Benefits for freelancers Prices and features Professional liability insurance For companies Find freelancers Benefits for companies Prices and features Help and support FAQ Contact Blog Freelancer study Company directory About freelancermap About us Testimonials © 2005 ‐ 2026 freelancermap GmbH, Nürnberg Data privacy Legal information Term and Conditions