Lead DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)

*candidates must hold an active SC Clearance*

Start: ASAP
Duration: 6-12 months
Pay: negotiable, INSIDE IR35
Location: Hybrid (Leeds)

About the role:
We're seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive cloud transformation across multiple projects, leading high-performing teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective AWS solutions. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, aligning DevOps practices with business goals, digital transformation, and FinOps.

Essential Skills:
- Strong AWS security knowledge (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, etc).
- Proven DevOps leadership and delivery in cloud environments.
- Skilled in Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Expertise in networking, container security (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Monitoring and logging (CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus).
- Cost optimisation (Trusted Advisor, Savings Plans, RI strategy).
SC Clearance eligible (UK residency requirement).

Desirable Skills:
- AWS certifications
- Experience with DevSecOps, FinOps, Helm, Scripting (Python, Bash)
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, NIST