Devops Engineer - National Security

We are the Information Intelligence Group (IIG) of CACI UK, a specialist software consultancy providing new bespoke solutions to solve our customers complex operational problems. As our business continues to grow, we are interested in speaking with an experienced Devops Engineer to join one of our live projects in our National Security Team.

At IIG, there’s no such thing as a typical solution – we’re looking for talent that can keep up with our clients’ challenges, and set the pace for new ideation. We value intelligence and fast learners, flexibility and excitement about tackling every new opportunity. Our work is highly collaborative, so friendly relationship builders are vital to our teams.

The Role

Due to continued and sustained growth, we are looking for a Devops Engineer to join an Agile engineering team to work on a large complex programme of work for one of our National Security Customers, building a new bespoke software solution. You will be involved in:

• Designing, implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure & private clouds.
• Deploying, scaling, and managing Kubernetes clusters. Familiarity with related technologies such as Docker and Helm.
• Developing and implementing automated tools and processes for building, deployment, monitoring, testing and maintenance of infrastructure and applications
• Developing and maintaining policies and procedures for security, compliance, and disaster recovery
• Optimise infrastructure for high availability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency
• Continuously monitor and improve infrastructure and application performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues
• Manage and mentor junior DevOps engineers

The role will office based 4 or 5 days per week from Cheltenham, Bristol or Manchester

The Fit

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team-player. You will have previous experience in a devops focussed role, able to play an active role in the development of new software products and enhancements to existing products. You will be excited about working with large-scale applications and frameworks and have outstanding communication and leadership skills.

We are interested in speaking with candidates with experience in some of the following:

• Developing and deploying secure products using appropriate technology and patterns
• Familiarity with key cloud concepts and technologies
• Designing and operating highly available shared solutions
• Working in agile environments using methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
• Working with high-level stakeholders -both internally and externally.
• Exposure to the some of the following technologies: Gitlab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Packer, Vault, Serverless, Elastic Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Artifactory & Nexus

Due to nature of the sector this role would prefer applicants to hold high level security clearance. To qualify for this, you must be a British passport holder and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years.

Culture & Benefits

We take great pride in taking care of our talent, providing a highly dynamic, inclusive and team-led environment where everyone can thrive. We value every member of our business, and strive to be a place you’re excited to work.

IIG has the culture and feel of a small business, paired with the benefits of our position in a much larger organisation. We offer a great L&D package including up to 5 days external training, a career coach and guilds to share innovation and learning. We also offer self-directed career progression, that fosters opportunities for success for us and our business.

Equal Opportunities

CACI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will;

• Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team on 020 7602 6000 to discuss individual requirements further).
• Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview.
• Our people are unique and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.