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# Senior DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Leonardo
- **Location:** Stoke Gifford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £59,400.0 - £84,955.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Prometheus, Policy as Code, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Istio, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab-ci, Tanzu, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Hashicorp, Terraform, Splunk, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2854918570-senior-devops-engineer

## About the Role

* Ability to influence technical strategy and represent Leonardo externally as a subject matter expert.
 * Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders from engineers to senior leaders.

Core Areas (must Have)

 * Expert knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and orchestration (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Helm).
 * Strong expertise in containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift/Tanzu).
 * Deep knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and hybrid deployments.
 * Experience embedding cyber security controls and DevSecOps practices into pipelines and infrastructure.
 * Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
 * Familiarity with accreditation, assurance, and governance requirements in secure environments., * Recognised expert certifications (e.g. Kubernetes CKA/CKAD, AWS/Azure Architect, HashiCorp Terraform/ Vault).
 * Experience influencing organisational DevOps standards and best practices.
 * Contributions to research, publications, or professional forums in DevOps/automation.
 * Knowledge of service mesh, GitOps, and policy-as-code approaches.
 * Experience with monitoring/logging and observability platforms (ELK, Prometheus, Splunk).

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

## Description

* Act as the technical authority for DevOps across programmes, shaping architectures and guiding technical delivery.
 * Define and influence DevOps roadmaps, innovation, and future strategies for automation and secure delivery.
 * Lead feasibility studies, technology assessments, and solution recommendations for complex engineering challenges.
 * Provide advanced guidance in CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration across environments.
 * Mentor Principal, Senior, and Early-career Engineers to raise capability across the DevOps community.
 * Represent Leonardo at customer reviews, technical boards, and industry events, presenting and defending solutions.
 * Contribute expert input to bids, proposals, and technical strategy.
 * Champion secure-by-design principles, accreditation alignment, and engineering governance.


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