Lead DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)*candidates must hold an active SC Clearance*Start: ASAPDuration: 6-12 monthsPay: negotiable, INSIDE IR35Location: Hybrid (Leeds)About the role:We''re seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive cloud transformation across multiple projects, leading high-performing teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective AWS solutions. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, aligning DevOps practices with business goals, digital transformation, and FinOps.Essential Skills:- Strong AWS security knowledge (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, etc).- Proven DevOps leadership and delivery in cloud environments.- Skilled in Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).- Expertise in networking, container security (Kubernetes, Docker).- Monitoring and logging (CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus).- Cost optimisation (Trusted Advisor, Savings Plans, RI strategy).SC Clearance eligible (UK residency requirement).Desirable Skills:- AWS certifications- Experience with DevSecOps, FinOps, Helm, Scripting (Python, Bash)- Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, ..... full job details .....