Back to searchLead DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)
Stott & May Professional Search Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS13DA, England
£35,000 - £42,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job is for a Lead DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance, starting ASAP for a duration of 6-12 months.
- The position offers negotiable pay, categorized as INSIDE IR35, and is based in a hybrid location in Leeds.
- The role involves leading cloud transformation projects and requires strong AWS security knowledge, DevOps leadership experience, and proficiency in tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- Candidates should have expertise in networking, container security, and cost optimization strategies, with a preference for those holding AWS certifications and experience in DevSecOps.
- A minimum of several years of relevant experience in cloud environments is expected, alongside the necessary security clearance.
*candidates must hold an active SC Clearance*
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6-12 months
Pay: negotiable, INSIDE IR35
Location: 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, NIST
