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# DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Tyne & Wear
- **Location:** Boldon Colliery, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Linux System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Data Logging, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, SC Clearance, Containerization, Atlassian Tools, Teamcity, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Artifactory, Vmware
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/devops-engineer/46295607

## About the Role

DevOps Engineer - Defence & SecurityNewcastleRequires SC Clearance or Eligible for SC Clearance The OpportunityJoin a high-performing engineering team delivering secure, scalable infrastructure and platforms for mission-critical Defence & Security programmes. This role is ideal for DevOps engineers who thrive in complex environments and want to work with modern cloud, automation, and container technologies. What You'll DoBuild, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelinesDevelop infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Packer)Manage containerised applications using Docker and KubernetesImplement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions (ELK, Grafana)Support cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or GCPEnsure secure, reliable deployments with strong DevSecOps practicesWork across Windows & Linux environments, including virtualisation (VMware)Manage artefacts, code quality, and release processes What You'll NeedExperience with scripting or development (Python,
PowerShell, C#, Java, or C++)Strong CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, TeamCity or similar)Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration toolsExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Understanding of monitoring, logging, and system performanceFamiliarity with databases (e.g. SQL Server) and job scheduling toolsExperience with Atlassian tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence) Bonus SkillsExperience with Artifactory, SonarQubeVMware (vSphere), SAN environmentsSecurity best practices (secrets management, vulnerability scanning) Security RequirementSC clearance (or willingness/eligibility to obtain) is required.



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