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Security Cleared Site Reliability Engineer - Contract Outside IR35 - 3 months+ -Hybrid We are seeking a Lead Operations/Site Reliability Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day operations across a legacy technology estate. The role will focus on maintaining service stability, ensuring operational readiness, and leading the response to incidents and outages. The Lead Operations/Site Reliability Engineer will play a pivotal role during the transition phase by embedding operational standards, improving monitoring and support processes, and enabling knowledge transfer into ongoing service delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead daily operational support of legacy systems, ensuring availability, performance, and resilience. Manage incident, problem, and change activities in line with ITIL and enterprise service standards. Proactively monitor and tune infrastructure, applications, messaging, and scheduling platforms. Act as the escalation point for critical incidents, coordinating technical resources to achieve rapid resolution. Lead root cause analysis and service improvement initiatives. Define and maintain runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational documentation. Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes are operationally tested and aligned to business needs. Oversee job scheduling, batch management, and automation activities (e.g., Tivoli Scheduler). Collaborate with Infrastructure, Development, and Architecture teams to support upgrades, migrations, and modernisation efforts. Mentor operations engineers and manage knowledge transfer from discovery into business-as-usual operations. Competencies: Technical background in Java, AWS and Kubernetes Customer Engagement management. Strong leadership and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent analytical and diagnostic abilities, with a structured approach to discovery and documentation. Skilled in documenting processes, monitoring metrics, and reporting on operational health. Excellent communication and documentation skills for effective knowledge capture and handover. Excellent communication skills, particularly in high-pressure incident management situations. Ability to operate in both deep technical detail and higher-level architectural/system view. Analytical and detail-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset. Incident Management, Resilient under pressure and effective at prioritising competing demands. Experiences: Ability to prioritise effectively in a complex, multi-system environment. Technical skills in Java, AWS and Kubernetes Current and active SC Clearance Proven track record in managing/supporting enterprise-scale services. Experience of working in a multivendor environment, where co-ordination, triage and joint working is essential for operational activities. Familiarity with ITIL-aligned service management . Building KT libraries Previous involvement in system migrations, re-platforming, or legacy modernisation programmes highly desirable. Background in high-availability, disaster recovery, and enterprise integration patterns. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

SC Cleared Platform Engineer - 6 month initial contract - Blandford, Dorset (3/4 days per week onsite) - (Apply online only)p/d OUTSIDE IR35 Please note: Due to restrictions the candidate must be a UK National and hold SC clearance. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, IaC configuration, monitoring systems, repository management, automation, and other critical platform components. The Platform Engineer will ensure seamless integration of our offerings with the development team's requirements. While the role may encompass a broad scope, including deployment automation and CI/CD pipeline configuration initially, it will gradually shift towards supporting the platform's maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance. Key Responsibilities: Develop IaC to support scalable and resilient application deployments. Lead the design and construction of CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and enhance development efficiency. Support on-premise platforms, ensuring consistency, reliability and maintainability through automation and Infrastructure as Code. Implement robust monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of platform services. Manage repository systems and version control to facilitate collaboration and code management. Drive automation initiatives to optimize workflow processes and reduce manual intervention. Collaborate with the Platform team to ensure alignment between platform capabilities and development team requirements. Provide guidance and oversight to the development team on best practices for utilising platform offerings effectively. Support initiatives related to platform maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance as the platform evolves. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance platform capabilities and practices. Qualifications and Experience: Strong proficiency in the following DevOps/IaC tools - Ansible, Terraform, Packer and Vault. Expertise with scripting languages such as Bash or Powershell, as well as good understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems. Experience of containers and proficiency with Docker/Podman. Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar. Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for infrastructure and application monitoring. Knowledge of automating tasks with virtual systems such as VMware/ProxMox. Solid understanding of version control systems, preferably Git, and repository management practices. Proven track record of driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reliability. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Position: Senior & Principal Site Reliability EngineerLocation: Wokingham / Home-BasedSalary: £500-£590 p.d inside IR35 (Depending on seniority)Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required We're looking for a sharp-minded Site Reliability Engineer to join our cloud-native mission in Azure. If you thrive in Agile teams, live for automation, and know your way around observability stacks and CI/CD pipelines - this is your playground. What you'll be doing: Automating deployment, monitoring & infrastructure with precision Owning platform reliability, performance & SLAs Building IaC with Helm/Kustomize Managing CI/CD pipelines via Tekton & ArgoCD Supporting OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ) Implementing security controls aligned with national infra standards Mentoring junior engineers & championing SRE best practices Collaborating across dev teams, vendors & IT to drive operational excellence If you're interested in hearing more, please do send your profile to Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

UKIC DV Cleared Site Reliability / DevOp Engineer London - 5 Days Onsite Up to 550 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 12-Month Contract Must hold UKIC DV Clearance Are you passionate about reliability, automation, and supporting mission-critical systems? Join this global defence organisation as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) and help shape the future of one of the UK's most vital national security platforms. You'll be joining a growing SRE team at the heart of the customer's mission, focused on ensuring performance, availability, and scalability-while driving continuous improvement and innovation. About the Role As an SRE, you'll combine your operational expertise with software engineering skills to minimise manual effort and drive automation across complex systems. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving hard problems, automating the mundane, and building intelligent tools to enhance system reliability. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain essential services behind critical applications. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (1 week in 5), with extra allowance and overtime. Proactively enhance system availability, performance, and resilience. Develop tools and solutions to automate repetitive tasks and reduce operational toil. Collaborate with development teams to embed best practices and SRE principles. Deploy and manage monitoring systems to provide intelligent observability. Engage with the wider DevOps/SRE community within the organisation. Ideal Skills & Experience We're more interested in your curiosity, enthusiasm, and problem-solving ability than ticking every box. However, experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous: Software development in web technologies or OOP (e.g., Python, Java, etc.) Database tech: Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB Proficient with Linux/Windows command line (Bash, PowerShell) Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Splunk Agile working and tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence) Diagnosing and resolving complex system issues ITIL knowledge or exposure to IT service operations Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift Awareness of modern tech trends and tooling Security Requirements UKIC DV clearance holder only Why Apply? Join a forward-thinking SRE team in an environment where your work directly supports UK national security. Help shape tooling, practices, and culture from the ground up. Work alongside brilliant minds on meaningful problems. Receive ongoing training and professional development. If you're excited about automation, resilient systems, and the opportunity to work on a high-impact project-this is your chance to make a difference.

The Role This role involves the design, implementation, and management of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions utilizing both Ping's Advanced Identity Software (formally known as ForgeRock) and Ping Identity's Advanced Identity Cloud (AIC) platforms. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and reliability of these identity systems, integrating them with various applications and infrastructure, and providing technical expertise to the team and stakeholders. Your responsibilities: * Design, Implementation and Deployment: o Install, configure, and deploy ForgeRock and PingOne AIC components in various environments (on-premise, cloud, hybrid). o Develop custom workflows, authentication/authorization policies, and integrations using platform-specific tools and Scripting languages (eg, Java, JavaScript, Groovy). o Implement Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Federation using protocols like SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect. o Configure and manage directories (LDAP, Active Directory) in conjunction with the IAM platforms. o Automate deployment and configuration tasks using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar. o Ensure solutions are scalable, highly available, and meet security and compliance requirements. * Management and Administration: o Administer and maintain the health and performance of ForgeRock and PingOne AIC environments. o Monitor system logs and performance metrics to identify and resolve issues proactively. o Perform upgrades, patching, and migrations of IAM components. o Develop and maintain runbooks and operational procedures. * Integration: o Integrate ForgeRock and PingOne AIC with a wide range of applications, including web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and SaaS services. o Develop and consume RESTful APIs for IAM functionalities. o Troubleshoot integration issues and work with application teams to ensure seamless identity management. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: The candidate should have at least 3-5 years' experience of implementing ForgeRock solutions including AM, IDM and DS as a minimum. This should include experience of implementing automated deployment and configuration for these tools. Experience of IG and PingOne AIC is desirable. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Experience of Agile ways of working. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our client is looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and requires an active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our client is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and requires active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our client is looking for a number of hands on Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and needs active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization? Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.