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# DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Opus Recruitment Solutions
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Data Access Layer, Trend Micro, Systems Integration, Tripwire, Jupyter Notebook, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Terraform, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815160800-devops-engineer

## About the Role

We're looking for strong DevOps professionals with hands-on experience across:

 * Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
 * Python
 * Docker
 * GitLab
 * Security scanning tools (e.g. Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz)
 * Jupyter Notebooks
 * Experience integrating with team products such as Data Access Layer and SFT

## Description

Contract Opportunity - DevOps Engineers | SC Cleared | Hybrid

We're currently looking for experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile client on an initial 3-6 month contract.

Clearance:

Active SC Clearance is essential for this role.

Key Skills & Experience:

We're looking for strong DevOps professionals with hands-on experience across:

 * Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
 * Python
 * Docker
 * GitLab
 * Security scanning tools (e.g. Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz)
 * Jupyter Notebooks
 * Experience integrating with team products such as Data Access Layer and SFT
 * Start: ASAP
 * Engagement: Contract

Location:

Occasionally you will be expected to attend team workshops and planning sessions in Newcastle when required and 60% per week to either Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham.

If you're an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or message me directly to learn more.


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