DevOps Team Lead - Defence
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Location: Predominantly remote; candidate must be willing to commute to London or Bristol as needed
Clearance: active MOD DV clearance
***Please only apply if you hold an active UKSV DV or MOD DV clearance.
We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist consultancy delivering advanced technology solutions into the defence sector.
About the Role
As a DevOps Team Lead, you will:
* Lead and mentor a growing DevOps team, ensuring alignment with project deliverables and organisational goals.
* Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering to define and implement DevOps strategies supporting the secure deployment of AI solutions.
* Maintain hands-on involvement in developing and optimising CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud environments.
* Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS, with exposure to GCP and Azure.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the team.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in a DevOps leadership or management role with a strong technical background.
* Hands-on expertise with AWS; experience with GCP or Azure is a plus.
* Proficiency in containerisation technologies, particularly Kubernetes and Docker.
* Previous experience working on MOD or defence-related projects; familiarity with Navy Digital is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about leading a team delivering impactful solutions in the defence sector and thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, please get in touch to find out more!