IBM

DevOps engineer in public sector

In short

This is a middle-level DevOps/Platform Engineering role at IBM Consulting UK, working on hybrid cloud and AI solutions for public and private sector clients in a highly regulated environment. The job involves building CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), containerised solutions (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevSecOps practices across client delivery teams. It requires hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell), monitoring tooling, and willingness to undergo UK government security vetting (BPSS, potentially NSV).

About the Role
At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you'll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. You'll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you'll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth. We invest heavily in you—supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression.
Responsibilities
•Design, build and support modern cloud and platform solutions
•Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
•Build, improve and support CI/CD pipelines to enable secure and reliable software delivery
•Implement and maintain containerised solutions using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
•Embed DevSecOps principles throughout cloud infrastructure, applications and deployment pipelines
•Implement monitoring, logging and observability solutions to improve service reliability and performance
•Automate operational processes and reduce manual effort through scripting and tooling
•Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary delivery teams and client stakeholders
•Contribute to technical best practice, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across engineering teams
•Support the delivery of solutions within highly regulated and security-conscious environments
Requirements
•Bachelor's Degree
•Experience working in a DevOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering or similar role
•Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as: GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar technologies
•Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code approaches, including Terraform and/or CloudFormation
•Experience working with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
•Understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and/or Google Cloud
•Experience scripting and automating tasks using Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar languages
•Knowledge of monitoring, logging and observability tooling such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk or Datadog
•Understanding of security principles and how they apply throughout the software delivery lifecycle
•Experience working with Git-based source control and collaborative development practices
•Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
•This role is subject to successful completion of pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Depending on the client and assignment, additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may be required, including eligibility for Enhanced Security Check (eSC) or Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV)
Nice to Have
•Experience working within consulting, public sector or regulated environments would be advantageous
•AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
•AWS Certified Solutions Architect
•Microsoft Azure Administrator
•Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
•Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
•HashiCorp Terraform Associate
Benefits
•Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
•25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays)
•Private medical, dental & optical cover
•Online shopping discounts
•Employee Assistance Program
•Life assurance
•Group pension plan through salary sacrifice

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