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