DevOps Engineer - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Open Source

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    Open Source Cheltenham, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    Job Overview:

    We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with top-level security clearance to join our team, focusing on bridging operations and development to improve our project delivery. The candidate will work collaboratively with software engineering to deploy and operate our systems and to automate and streamline our operations and processes.

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Collaboration:
    • Work closely with the development and operations teams to identify and establish DevOps practices.
    • Ensure continuous collaboration between development and IT operations.
  • Automation:
    • Automate repetitive tasks related to integration, deployment, and monitoring.
    • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment and development cycles.
  • Infrastructure Management:
    • Manage and optimise infrastructure to ensure seamless deployment of applications to various environments.
    • Ensure infrastructure scalability, security, and sustainability.
  • Monitoring and Performance:
    • Implement monitoring tools to ensure reliability and performance of systems.
    • Proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Security Compliance:
    • Ensure all systems are configured, deployed, and operated securely.
    • Maintain compliance with security standards and policies.
  • Documentation:
    • Create and maintain documentation for DevOps processes, systems, and procedures.
    • Ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

    Qualifications:

    1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    2. Experience in a DevOps role, with a focus on automation, infrastructure management, and system administration.
    3. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.
    4. Experience with CI/CD tools, configuration management tools, and cloud services.
    5. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
    6. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

    If your expertise aligns with the criteria above and you're ready for a new challenge, we are looking forward to hearing from you.



    Requirements

    Security Clearances:

    The candidate must possess one or more of the following top-level security clearances:

    1. SIA DV (Security Industry Authority Developed Vetting)
    2. Cheltenham DV (Developed Vetting specific to Cheltenham)
    3. MI5 DV (Military Intelligence, Section 5 Developed Vetting)


    Benefits

    Benefits:

    1. Competitive salary and bonus structure.
    2. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
    3. Opportunities for professional growth and development.


    Requirements
    Security Clearances: The candidate must possess one or more of the following top-level security clearances: SIA DV (Security Industry Authority Developed Vetting) Cheltenham DV (Developed Vetting specific to Cheltenham) MI5 DV (Military Intelligence, Section 5 Developed Vetting)