DevOps Engineer Senior or Mid Level

Role: DevOps Engineer or Senior DevOps Engineer (Flexible Seniority)

Security Clearance: Current DV Clearance Required (eDV Eligibility Essential)

Location: Central London (Hybrid - Maximum 3 days in office)

Salary: -50,000 - -85,000 (D.O.E)

I am currently partnering with an elite technical consultancy that operates at the mission-critical intersection of AI, Data Science, and National Security.

My client is looking for a DV-cleared DevOps specialist to join a division dedicated to solving high-stakes challenges that drive genuine societal change. This is a rare opportunity for a cleared professional to step out of "legacy" environments and work with a modern tech stack-including AI infrastructure and cloud-native automation-within a culture that offers a maximum 3-day office presence.

My client prioritizes the right mindset and clearance level over a specific number of years on a CV. They are open to meeting candidates at two levels:

• Engineer (-50k - -65k): You''ll be the engine room of the deployment cycle-building robust CI/CD pipelines, automating AWS environments, and ensuring high-availability for complex AI solutions.

• Senior Engineer (-65k - -85k): You will take a "player-coach" approach-architecting bespoke infrastructure, mentoring rising talent, and challenging existing orthodoxies to shape the firm''s long-term engineering roadmap.

Working in highly collaborative, cleared squads alongside Software Engineers and Data Scientists, you will:

• Automate AI Workflows: Design and deploy infrastructure for AI and Machine Learning solutions tailored for secure, restricted client environments.

• Scale AWS Environments: Leverage Terraform, Kubernetes, and GitOps to manage complex, highly-restricted infrastructures.

• Drive Operational Excellence: Act as the pivotal link between technical delivery and mission-critical requirements, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and cutting-edge.

To be successful in this process, you will need:

• Clearance: You must currently hold DV Clearance and be eligible for eDV.

• Technical Foundations: Proven experience with AWS, Docker, and Git.

• Infrastructure as Code: A solid grip on Terraform and/or Kubernetes.

• Agile Mindset: You thrive in fast-paced environments and can navigate change effectively.

• Software Awareness: Knowledge of the dev lifecycle (TypeScript, Node.js, or SQL) is a major advantage.

Apply now for a confidential discussion regarding the role, the client, and their 2026 project roadmap.