Senior Devops Engineer

Job summary

This hands-on Senior DevOps Engineer role supports a public sector digital project by automating code security controls and improving shared engineering tooling. The work uses GitHub and Terraform to check repository compliance, integrate automated controls into CI/CD pipelines, and document traceable results while collaborating with engineering and security teams.

Qualifications

• Active SC security clearance.
• Experience configuring and managing GitHub repository controls and settings.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure or configuration automation.
• Experience automating assessments of technical controls, configurations, or compliance requirements.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Experience maintaining codebases, troubleshooting issues, and improving engineering tooling.
• Ability to write production-quality code, maintain documentation, and collaborate with technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Automate code security and repository compliance checks.
• Improve shared GitHub tooling and Terraform-based configuration.
• Integrate automated controls into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows.
• Review repositories, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
• Document compliance evidence, exceptions, and areas requiring manual review.
• Write maintainable, tested code and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to prioritise improvements and share knowledge.

Skills

Industry

Security clearance

Relocation