DWP - DevOps Engineer (SFIA 5) SC - Flexible

We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities.

You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre's mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value.

Responsibilities:

Cloud and Platform Integration

æ Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments

æ Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments

æ Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards

CI/CD and Automation

æ Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines

æ Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services

æ Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments

Testing and Quality

æ Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components

æ Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases

æ Support continuous improvement of testing practices

Monitoring and Incident Response

æ Implement observability and monitoring tooling

æ Track system performance and detect anomalies

æ Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments

Collaboration and Delivery

æ Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders

æ Active SC clearance

æ Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS

æ Infrastructure as code using Terraform

æ CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI

æ Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools

æ Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments

æ Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms

Desirable skills:

æ Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms

æ Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains

æ Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that's focused on growth, both yours, our clients', and the sectors we support. You'll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you'll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you'll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You'll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You're not a contractor - you're a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.