Job summary

Our client, a leading defence company, is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

Key skills required for this role

DevOps, Infrastructure, Windows, Linux,

Important

DevOps Infrastructure Engineer

Job description

Location: Bristol (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 3 month contract

Outside IR35

Role Purpose

Our client, a leading defence company, are seeking a hands-on DevOps Engineer for a 3-month contract to support and enhance their IT and DevOps infrastructure. You will be responsible for the planning, provisioning, installation/configuration, and operational support of systems hardware and software to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT services.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and configure virtual infrastructure, servers, and development tools to support business needs.
• Implement and maintain automation solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Conduct system monitoring, performance tuning, and implement security best practices.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth integration of code and infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain technical security controls aligned to frameworks such as NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks, and JSP standards.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to the infrastructure knowledge base.
• Support backup and disaster recovery processes and ensure business continuity measures are in place.
• Work alongside IT team members to deliver infrastructure enhancements and project-based work.

Skills and Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in DevOps and infrastructure engineering roles.
• Proficient in system administration (Windows Server and Linux), scripting, and automation.
• Skilled in containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Artifactory, and Git.
• Understanding of secure system design and relevant security standards (e.g. NIST, NCSC, CIS, JSP).
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., Nutanix, VMware).
• Working knowledge of monitoring and security tools (e.g., Wazuh, Nessus, PRTG, Microsoft Defender).
• Ability to quickly absorb technical requirements and deliver effective infrastructure solutions.
• Eligible for SC clearance (UK National).

Apply today via the link provided