DevOps Architect

Senior Cloud / DevOps Architect (DV Cleared) Clearance: Active DV clearance is essential for this role Sector: Defence and Security Location: Multiple locations + hybrid About the RolePlay a key role in shaping the engineering strategy across Cloud Native and application development. You''ll act as both a technical expert and an inspiring leader, driving DevOps excellence while building inclusive, high-performing teams.What You''ll Be DoingDesign, build, and operate cloud-based platforms and systemsDrive best practices across DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deploymentsCollaborate closely with developers, testers, and business analystsEnsure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilientChampion observability through monitoring, logging, and alertingDevelop reusable frameworks and tooling for wider engineering teamsMentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Essential Skills and ExperienceActive DV (Developed Vetting) clearanceStrong background in software engineering or IT operationsCloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud)Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM)Strong understanding ofDevOps practices: CI/CD pipelinesContainerisationDeployment automationExperience in one or more of the following: Systems AdministrationFull Stack DevelopmentVirtualisation / Container platformsConfiguration and environment managementScripting ..... full job details .....