Lead DevOps Engineer

Overview

In this Lead DevOps role, you will architect, deploy and optimise Azure-based cloud platforms to support high-security Defence and Government programmes. You’ll steer DevOps and platform teams, drive automation and reliability, and embed secure practices across a hybrid London environment. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver secure Azure cloud capabilities at scale. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape resilient, compliant cloud solutions for critical UK customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and optimise cloud platforms in secure environments
• Lead DevOps and platform engineering teams
• Drive automation, CI/CD and reliable operations
• Implement IaC and secure deployment practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure Azure capabilities

Key requirements

• Active SC Clearance with expiry after 2030
• Azure cloud engineering and architecture expertise
• Experience leading DevOps and platform engineering teams
• Hands-on with Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, and Azure Deployments
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• CI/CD pipeline design and automation
• Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, Git, PowerShell and scripting
• Experience delivering solutions within Defence, Government, or other secure environments

• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Technical leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Azure DevOps
• Azure Pipelines
• Azure Deployments