Lead Azure DevOps Engineer ( SC eligible/ SC Cleared )

Job summary

Lead Azure DevOps engineering for cloud infrastructure, helping development teams deploy and operate applications reliably. The role covers CI/CD pipeline management, Infrastructure as Code, cloud security and compliance, resource performance and cost optimisation, and team mentorship. Relevant technologies include Azure, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, ARM templates, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it
• Experience as a Lead DevOps Engineer or in a similar role with a strong Azure background
• Expertise managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of cloud security practices and compliance standards
• Leadership, teamwork, mentoring, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for reliable Azure software deployments
• Lead development and operations teams in adopting Azure DevOps best practices
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code
• Maintain cloud infrastructure security and compliance
• Monitor and optimise cloud resource performance, cost, and scalability
• Guide and mentor team members
• Apply relevant Azure and DevOps developments to improve processes and solutions

Skills

Degrees

Industry

Security clearance

Relocation