DV Site Reliability Engineer

Posted 1 day 5 hours ago by Sanderson Government & Defence

£45,000 - £70,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom, GL205
Job Description

Seeking a highly skilled DV cleared Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with experience in Linux and DevOps technologies, ideally with a strong background in cloud, to join a dynamic team within the defence sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical projects in a secure and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable infrastructure and services using Linux-based systems.
  • Collaborating with development teams to enhance application performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Monitoring system performance and responding to incidents with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Automating operational processes and workflows to optimise efficiency.
  • Ensuring compliance with security and governance standards in a classified environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Active DV clearance is essential.
  • Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) or similar role.
  • Strong proficiency with Linux operating systems and associated tooling.
  • Experience with containerisation (eg, Docker) and orchestration tools (eg, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in Scripting and automation using languages like Python, Bash, or similar.
  • Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.) is highly advantageous.

Beneficial Skills:

  • Previous experience within the defence or government sectors.
  • Knowledge of security best practices and protocols (eg, IAM, encryption).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).

Why Join Us: This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the defence sector, contributing to critical national security initiatives. You will work alongside talented professionals in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and professional development.