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Lead DevOps Engineer
Leonardo · Gloucester, ENG, United Kingdom
Gloucester, ENG, United KingdomOnsite
Remuneration
Company-funded benefits include additional flexi-days, pension contributions up to 15%, a bonus scheme, online learning, a referral programme, and flexible benefits.
Location
Gloucester, ENG, United Kingdom
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Job summary
The Lead DevOps Engineer sets technical direction for DevOps across programmes, shaping architectures and secure software delivery for critical engineering missions. The role leads technical assessments, guides CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration, mentors engineers, and presents solutions to customers and technical boards. It also advances secure-by-design practices, DevSecOps, accreditation, and engineering governance using technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and Python.
Benefits
Additional flexi-daysEmployer pension contribution up to 15%Bonus schemeMental health support and financial adviceOnline learning accessReferral programmeFlexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and gym membershipsFlexible hours
Qualifications
- Recognised expertise in DevOps and automation.
- Ability to influence technical strategy and represent DevOps expertise externally.
- Strong communication skills with technical and senior stakeholders.
- Expert knowledge of CI/CD, automation, and orchestration.
- Expertise in containerisation using Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Tanzu.
- Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and hybrid deployments.
- Experience embedding cybersecurity controls and DevSecOps practices in pipelines and infrastructure.
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Familiarity with accreditation, assurance, and governance in secure environments.
Responsibilities
- Set DevOps technical direction and guide programme delivery.
- Shape DevOps roadmaps and strategies for automation and secure delivery.
- Lead feasibility studies, technology assessments, and solution recommendations.
- Guide CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration.
- Mentor engineers across experience levels.
- Present and defend solutions at customer reviews and technical boards.
- Contribute technical expertise to bids, proposals, and strategy.
- Champion secure-by-design practices, accreditation, and engineering governance.
Skills
AWSAzureBashDockerKubernetesOpenShiftPowerShellPrometheusPythonSplunkTerraformVault
Certifications
Kubernetes CKA or CKADAWS or Azure ArchitectHashiCorp Terraform or Vault
Work schedule
Full time
Industry
AerospaceDefenceSecurity
Security clearance
Existing UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is advantageous; candidates eligiblPre-employment screening under the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) aNational Security Vetting may apply, including eligibility for Security Check (S
Relocation
No