DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes Focus) - Active DV Required - Outside IR35 - Malvern - £500-£550/day - 4-Day Week!
Location: Malvern (On-site)
Clearance: Active Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is MANDATORY
Rate: £500 - £550 per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Contract Length: 6 Months (Strong likelihood of extensions)
Work Pattern: Unique Opportunity - Work 4 Days On-Site, Get Paid for 5!
Are you an experienced DevOps Engineer with active DV clearance and strong Kubernetes skills?
Our client, a leading organisation operating within the technology and defence sector, is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join their established team on-site in Malvern.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on critical projects within a secure environment, offering a competitive rate, Outside IR35 determination, and an innovative compressed working week.
The Role:
You will play a crucial role in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of robust software systems and infrastructure.
Leveraging your expertise in automation, CI/CD, and containerisation (specifically Kubernetes), you will collaborate closely with software development teams to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable software releases.
Key Responsibilities:
Designing, building, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines.
Managing, scaling, and optimising Kubernetes (K8s) clusters and containerised applications.
Implementing and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) using relevant automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
Ensuring system security, reliability, and performance within a high-integrity environment.
Automating operational tasks, monitoring, and alerting.
Collaborating with development teams throughout the software lifecycle (SDLC).
Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and application issues.
Contributing to continuous improvement of workflows and technology adoption.
Essential Skills & Experience:
MUST hold current, active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. (Candidates without this cannot be considered).
Proven experience working as a DevOps Engineer.
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) implementation and management.
Solid understanding and practical experience with CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet).
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
Familiarity with software security best practices and secure development lifecycles.
Experience working across the full SDLC.
Desirable Skills:
Experience working within secure / defence sector environments.
Broader containerisation experience (e.g., Docker).
Experience with various monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Relevant certifications (e.g., CKA/CKAD).
What's On Offer:
Highly competitive daily rate (£500 - £550 per day).
Contract determined Outside IR35.
Unique compressed working week: Work 4 days, get paid for 5!
Initial 6-month contract with a strong view for extension.
Opportunity to work on impactful projects for a prestigious organisation
