Senior DevOps Engineer

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK   What’s your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology and solutions of the future. It’s what we call   Defining Possible . This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.   The Opportunity   This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As a   Senior DevOps Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our services. You’ll work across a variety of exciting projects and complex challenges, helping to deliver core capabilities that have meaningful, real‑world impact. You’ll bring technical leadership and a proactive mindset, guiding engineers through delivery and engineering challenges to support customer and programme requirements.   “My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together.” – Matthew Bullock, Software Manager, Northrop Grumman UK   What You’ll Do   • Perform hands-on development   and actively contribute to the code base, including undertaking peer reviews. • Design engineering features   that support delivery of the product roadmap and clearly articulate design decisions. • Break down large pieces of work   into well‑defined tasks aligned with Agile delivery. • Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines , taking ownership of build and deployment processes. • Demonstrate development progress   to internal and external customers through clear, confident presentations. What We’re Looking For   • Experience as a   DevOps Engineer , with strong skills in CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies and cloud platforms (such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, IaC, Docker and AWS). • Experience in   Linux system administration   or similar operating systems. • Understanding of   database technologies , such as SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB. • Strong   communication, collaboration and problem‑solving skills , ideally gained in an agile environment. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, potential and a willingness to learn.   Security Clearance   Due to the nature of our work, you must be   British National   for this clearance type. You must   currently hold the Highest Level of   UK Government security clearance . Our recruitment team is on hand to support you throughout the process:   talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com   Benefits   • Flexible working options , including hybrid working and an optional compressed fortnight • Private healthcare • Cash health plan • Holiday buy/sell scheme • Career development programmes   and professional training • Performance‑based bonuses Why Join Us?   A Mission to Believe In Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. What we do together matters. A Place to Belong and Thrive Every voice matters.   You can bring your authentic self to work and join a community strengthened by employee-led groups and partnerships that champion diversity, wellbeing and inclusion. Your Career, Your Way Shape your journey with diverse roles, mentorship and development opportunities that support your ambitions. Enjoy flexibility and benefits that help you balance your work and personal life.   Ready to Apply?   Yes   – Submit your application online. Possibly   – For more information, contact our team:   talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com No   – Explore other