SC Cleared DevSecOps Engineer - Defence AI/ML Programme

Summary: We are looking for an experienced SC Cleared DevSecOps Engineer to contribute to a Defence technology programme that integrates AI/ML capabilities in secure environments. The role emphasizes security, automation, and rapid experimentation to achieve mission-critical outcomes. Candidates will work on innovative projects and collaborate with various teams to enhance capabilities. This position requires active MOD SC Clearance and offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Support the integration and deployment of AI/ML models into secure environments.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, including security scanning and secure-by-design principles.
• Build and support containerised platforms using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Develop automation solutions using Python and Bash.
• Work closely with security, engineering, and programme teams to deliver capability on an agile sprint basis.
• Contribute to technical solution design and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills:

• DevSecOps, CI/CD and Automation
• Python Development
• Bash/Linux Scripting
• Kubernetes and Docker
• Apache Kafka
• Containerisation and Orchestration Technologies
• Security Scanning and Secure Software Development
• Experience working within Air-Gapped or Highly Secure Environments
• AI/ML Model Integration or MLOps Experience
• Strong problem-solving and solution-focused mindset

Salary (Rate): £600 per day

City: Portsmouth

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared DevSecOps Engineer to join a cutting-edge Defence technology programme focused on the integration of AI/ML capabilities within highly secure environments.

This is an opportunity to work on innovative projects where security, automation, and rapid experimentation are key to delivering mission-critical outcomes.

Key Skills & Experience

• DevSecOps, CI/CD and Automation
• Python Development
• Bash/Linux Scripting
• Kubernetes and Docker
• Apache Kafka
• Containerisation and Orchestration Technologies
• Security Scanning and Secure Software Development
• Experience working within Air-Gapped or Highly Secure Environments
• AI/ML Model Integration or MLOps Experience
• Strong problem-solving and solution-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Support the integration and deployment of AI/ML models into secure environments.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, including security scanning and secure-by-design principles.
• Build and support containerised platforms using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Develop automation solutions using Python and Bash.
• Work closely with security, engineering, and programme teams to deliver capability on an agile sprint basis.
• Contribute to technical solution design and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Active MOD SC Clearance.
• Willingness to travel to other UK client sites when required.
• Occasional international travel may be required.