Job Description
Role: DevOps Engineer
Location: UK-based (flexible) – must be willing to attend workshops and key sessions in Newcastle
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Work Type: Contract (3-6 Months)
Overview
We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations.
Key Responsibilities
Role: DevOps Engineer
Location: UK-based (flexible) – must be willing to attend workshops and key sessions in Newcastle
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Work Type: Contract (3-6 Months)
Overview
We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWS
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- Support and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and Airflow
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
- Containerise applications and services using Docker
- Conduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability management
- Work with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and development
- Integrate with DWP-specific products, including:
- Data Access Layer
- Secure File Transfer (SFT)
- Strong experience with AWS services
- Expertise in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
- Hands-on experience with:
- Apache Spark
- Python
- Apache Airflow
- Docker
- GitLab CI/CD
- Experience with security scanning tools such as:
- Trivy
- Trend Micro
- Wiz (or similar)
- Knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestration
- Familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks
- Experience working in secure/public sector environments (DWP experience highly desirable)
- Flexible remote working across the UK
- Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions
DevOps Engineer
Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract
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