Our client, a prominent entity within the Defence & Security sector, is currently searching for a dedicated and skilled DevOps Systems Engineer (Systems Solutions Engineer) to join their team in Wiltshire.
This is more than a job - it's a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, contributing to the vision of designing, delivering, and transforming collective training for the UK forces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, deploying, and supporting integrated system and application solutions across physical, virtual, and cloud environments through CI/CD pipelines
- Translating operational and technical requirements into implementable system architectures and solution designs
- Supporting the deployment, configuration, and integration of systems and applications within development and operational environments
- Ensuring system solutions meet performance, reliability, security, and interoperability requirements across platforms and environments
- Acting as the technical liaison between engineering teams and supply chain partners
- Reviewing technical proposals and assisting with integration planning
- Coordinating with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure delivered components and systems meet required technical and operational specifications
- Supporting system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure successful deployment and operational readiness
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including software engineers, network engineers, architects, and programme teams
- Integrating third-party technologies and vendor solutions into the broader systems architecture
- Developing and maintaining technical documentation
- Maintaining awareness of emerging technologies and tools
Job Requirements:
We are looking for individuals who have a mission focus and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You should be able to collaborate effectively with defence organisations. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
- Engineering background with a degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience designing, deploying, and supporting integrated systems and application solutions across hybrid environments (cloud and on-premise)
- Strong understanding of systems integration principles across software, infrastructure, and networking layers
- Ability to translate operational and technical requirements into practical system architectures and deployment plans
- Experience supporting technical deployments within structured delivery environments (e.g. Agile or SAFe)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with experience diagnosing complex system issues
- Understanding of system security principles and governance requirements
- Experience designing and deploying containerised solutions using orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g. GitHub, ArgoCD, Helm, Maven, SonarQube, Quay or equivalent)
- Experience using monitoring and observability platforms (e.g. Prometheus, Fluentd, ELK stack, Grafana)
- Experience integrating and supporting database solutions (e.g. MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL)
- Experience deploying and operating systems within cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
- Experience supporting system testing, validation, and troubleshooting during deployment and operational phases
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience working with Red Hat OpenShift and Ceph storage platforms
- Programming experience (e.g. Python, JavaScript)
- Experience working with event streaming and data pipeline technologies (e.g. Kafka, Apache NiFi, Apache Spark)
- Experience delivering multi-system integration projects within defence, government, or highly regulated environments
- Experience implementing and configuring training simulation technologies across Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) environments
- Experience working with external suppliers and vendors to deliver integrated technical solutions
- Experience supporting procurement or supply chain teams by translating technical specifications and integration requirements
- Understanding of interoperability standards or integration frameworks used within enterprise or defence systems
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, with an option to buy and sell up to 5 days
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
- 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension
- Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
- Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
- Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
Work Culture:
- 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role or job requirement
- Early finish on Fridays, starting the weekend at 1.30pm
- Remote, hybrid, and site-based working opportunities
- A flexible working culture that is output focussed
- Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year
If you are a capable and committed DevOps Systems Engineer (Systems Solutions Engineer) looking for a new opportunity to develop your career within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Wiltshire.
