Job Description
SC Cleared GCP DevOps Engineer £700 per day (Inside IR35) SC Cleared South West England/MOD Sites (Hybrid) Long-Term Programme We are supporting a major Public Sector Defence programme and are looking for experienced SC Cleared GCP DevOps Engineer to join a high-profile digital transformation initiative. This is an opportunity to work within a secure environment delivering cutting-edge cloud and AI capabilities across critical Defence systems. The role will suit engineers who enjoy operating in fast-paced, user-focused environments and are comfortable engaging directly with stakeholders and end users. Essential Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
* Background in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering
* Experience working with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC)
* Exposure to Google's AI ecosystem including Vertex AI, Gemini, and related tooling
* Experience delivering solutions within secure or highly regulated environments
* Strong understanding of cloud automation, deployment, and operational best practices
* Experience working within Agile delivery teams
Clearance Requirements
* Active SC Clearance is essential
* DV Clearance is highly desirable
* Sole UK nationality is preferred due to the nature of the programme
Location Candidates should be willing to work on-site as required across MOD locations including:
* Corsham
* Abbey Wood
* Other South West Defence sites
Regular on-site attendance will be required depending on project phase and operational needs.