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# devops engineer for defence environments

- **Company:** Metrea
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Key Management, Release Management, Software Deployment, Software Vulnerability Management, Policy as Code, Data Logging, Software Security, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Azure AKS, Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Azure Resource Manager, Docker
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/devops-engineer-for-defence-environments/49530668

## About the Role

networking, identity, compute, storage, monitoring, and governanceDeep experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub for source control, pull requests, CI/CD pipelines, release management, deployment automation, and environment controlsProven experience delivering infrastructure as code using Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates, or similar technologiesStrong understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service, including scalable, resilient, and automated deployment patternsExperience implementing DevSecOps practices, including secure configuration, least privilege access, secrets management, vulnerability awareness, and shift-left securityStrong troubleshooting capability across cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, observability, pipeline, and application deployment issuesAbility to mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and collaborate effectively with software, platform, security, and support teamsMust be able to qualify for UK Security ClearanceMust have the legal
right to work in the United Kingdom and be able to produce right to work documentationУсловия:Private Medical InsuranceSubsidised gym membership and plans through WellhubElectric Car schemeCycle to work schemeSalary sacrificed pension schemeFree lunch on office daysEnhanced Parental Leave30 Days annual PTO plus b/hBonus SchemePersonal development opportunitiesHybrid work setting with 3 days in the officeTypical working hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.hours and shifts may change according to department and business needsOn-call availability may be required for exempt employeesNon-exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with department manager approvalSome travel may be required to European/US destinations #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

tooling for monitoring, logging, alerting, diagnostics, and service health reportingImplement DevSecOps practices, including shift-left security, policy as code, secrets management, vulnerability management, and secure software supply chain controlsTroubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, identity, security, pipeline, and production issues to maintain reliable business-critical servicesAdvise software, platform, and support teams on effective Azure architecture, automation, CI/CD, and operational practicesDrive cost-aware platform decisions using data, service metrics, capacity trends, and clear value measuresMentor engineers, champion platform engineering best practices, and help build a collaborative, high-performing DevSecOps cultureТребования:Proven experience in a senior platform, cloud, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering role supporting business-critical servicesStrong hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Microsoft Azure environments, including