CrawlJobs Logo
Randstad Logo Randstad · IT - Software Development

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer - SC Clearance

United Kingdom, London 450.00 - 500.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted May 27, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

A highly experienced Azure DevOps professional responsible for architecting, delivering, and operating complex cloud and digital platforms that support large-scale public sector transformation. Expert in designing and implementing agile delivery pipelines across infrastructure, application, and platform services, with a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability, security, and compliance. Brings deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes (AKS), and modern automation practices to enable seamless, citizen-focused digital services.

Job Responsibility

  • Architecting, delivering, and operating complex cloud and digital platforms that support large-scale public sector transformation
  • Designing and implementing agile delivery pipelines across infrastructure, application, and platform services, with a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability, security, and compliance.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience delivering, operating, and supporting services across Azure, hybrid, and legacy environments
  • Strong practical understanding of industrialised DevOps delivery models, including CI/CD, automation, and repeatable deployment patterns
  • Ability to interpret client contracts and SLAs and translate them into operational and technical delivery requirements
  • Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and remediate SLA breaches, including implementing technical and process-based mitigations
  • Hands-on responsibility for creating, reviewing, and maintaining operational runbooks, architecture diagrams, and service documentation
  • Demonstrated experience communicating technical issues, risks, and solutions to senior stakeholders and clients
  • Practical knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Release) applied within modern Azure DevOps environments
  • Ability to work directly across engineering, platform, security, and operations teams to present a single operational view of service
  • Strong awareness of cost management and chargeback models within Azure-based services
  • Hands-on experience aligning engineering work with cloud and digital transformation strategies
  • Strong technical and business acumen with the ability to make sound engineering decisions
  • Clear, confident communicator with strong collaboration and negotiation skills
  • Highly self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable owning technical outcomes end-to-end
  • Logical and structured problem-solver with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to think creatively and pragmatically to drive hands-on fault resolution and service improvements
  • Proven ability to operate effectively under production pressure and incident scenarios
  • Comfortable working with complex systems, cross-platform dependencies, and evolving architectures
  • A collaborative team player who actively contributes to shared technical ownership
  • Embraces and champions continuous improvement, automation, and modern Azure DevOps practices
  • must have currently valid, fully transferrable SC clearance and resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
Randstad - All Job Offers

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags: Frontend Developer Secretary Talent Manager Salesforce Administrator Data Analyst
Similar Jobs for

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer - SC Clearance

8 matching positions

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

We are looking to recruit an SC Cleared Senior Azure DevOps Engineer for a leadi...
Location
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Salary:
80000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year
datacareers.co.uk Logo
DataCareers
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in Azure services and architecture (VMs, EntraID, Application Gateway, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Azure Fabric, Functions, Logic Apps, Front Door, App Service, Dev Box, Azure Migrate)
  • Strong expertise in Azure DevOps, GitHub CI/CD, and build/release automation
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, PowerShell)
  • Experience deploying solutions in AWS is desirable
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and automation/configuration tools (Ansible)
  • Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Azure Monitor, DataDog, New Relic)
  • Deep understanding of cloud security, governance, and FinOps principles
  • Solid Windows, Linux, and Microsoft 365 design and implementation experience
  • Proven experience migrating databases (e.g., MS SQL) in cloud environments
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure and DevOps processes across client projects
  • Act as a technical advisor for cloud engineers, providing guidance on CI/CD automation, container orchestration, and platform reliability
  • Design, document, and maintain secure technical and security architectures aligned with best practices
  • Collaborate with Architecture, Security, Software Engineering, and Product teams to align cloud platform strategy
  • Drive improvements in automation, infrastructure as code, and overall DevOps maturity across projects
  • Mentor and coach engineering teams to adopt modern engineering practices and automation strategies
  • Deliver large-scale infrastructure transformation projects with low-level design expertise
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies, applying them to deliver maximum client value
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Automation Test Engineer

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Senior Automation Test Engineer with pr...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
welovesalt.com Logo
Salt
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
  • Proven Central Government testing experience
  • Experience working within secure, regulated environments
  • Strong experience delivering automation within large-scale programmes
  • Automation testing: C#, Selenium, MSTest, BDD, RestSharp, JavaScript
  • UI and API test automation
  • Non-functional testing: JMeter, Azure Load Testing
  • Microsoft Azure cloud experience
  • Azure DevOps and GitHub
  • SQL and data model testing
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design and build automated UI and API test frameworks from scratch
  • Deliver functional and non-functional testing within CI/CD pipelines
  • Test complex data processes
  • Collaborate with developers to improve unit test coverage
  • Manage defects, risks, and incidents in line with Government standards
  • Apply HMG security controls and DevOps best practice
  • Engage stakeholders and take full ownership of delivery
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior C#.Net Software Engineer

We are looking to recruit an SC Cleared Senior C#.Net Software Engineer for a le...
Location
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Salary:
80000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year
datacareers.co.uk Logo
DataCareers
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong experience with .NET / C# development
  • Solid background building and consuming REST APIs
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
  • Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
  • Good understanding of authentication and security (OAuth, JWT, API security)
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests (xUnit, NUnit or similar)
  • Proven experience in production environments
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design, build, and maintain applications using .NET (Core/Framework) and C#
  • Develop and integrate RESTful APIs in a secure, scalable environment
  • Work with Azure services (App Services, Functions, Storage, SQL)
  • Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Embed best practice across security, testing, and code quality
  • Lead on improving engineering processes and standards
  • Drive adoption of AI coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude) to enhance productivity and consistency
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Principal Automation Test Consultant

Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
ten10.com Logo
Ten10
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 10+ years of commercial experience in automation and/or performance testing
  • Experience working at a senior level, establishing organisational networks and engaging other senior leaders
  • Professional knowledge of object-oriented design patterns and modern languages such as Java, TypeScript/JS, Python, C#, or Scala
  • Solid understanding of cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP), microservices, observability, Infrastructure as Code, and SRE principles
  • Proficiency with a broad range of tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, JMeter, Gatling, or K6
  • Deep understanding of CI/CD, release management, and pipeline implementation (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
  • Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Set the overall direction for quality engineering and implement innovative approaches across diverse client delivery landscapes
  • Build and support automation and/or performance test frameworks using a variety of open-source, commercial, and bespoke solutions
  • Lead a team of Quality Engineers, providing technical advice and supporting their professional learning and development
  • Provide expert guidance on test strategies, tools, and architecture, forming close relationships with engineering leads and stakeholders
  • Perform technically focused QA Health Checks to assess and improve existing approaches to automation and performance testing
  • Stay tool-agnostic and lead in sharing, collaborating, and promoting the value of quality engineer within your role
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Principal Automation Test Consultant

As a Principal Technical Consultant, you will apply your extensive knowledge of ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
ten10.com Logo
Ten10
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 10+ years of commercial experience in automation and/or performance testing
  • Experience working at a senior level, establishing organisational networks and engaging other senior leaders
  • Professional knowledge of object-oriented design patterns and modern languages such as Java, TypeScript/JS, Python, C#, or Scala
  • Solid understanding of cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP), microservices, observability, Infrastructure as Code, and SRE principles
  • Proficiency with a broad range of tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, JMeter, Gatling, or K6
  • Deep understanding of CI/CD, release management, and pipeline implementation (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
  • Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Set the overall direction for quality engineering and implement innovative approaches across diverse client delivery landscapes
  • Build and support automation and/or performance test frameworks using a variety of open-source, commercial, and bespoke solutions
  • Lead a team of Quality Engineers, providing technical advice and supporting their professional learning and development
  • Provide expert guidance on test strategies, tools, and architecture, forming close relationships with engineering leads and stakeholders
  • Perform technically focused QA Health Checks to assess and improve existing approaches to automation and performance testing
  • Stay tool-agnostic and lead in sharing, collaborating, and promoting the value of quality engineer within your role
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior SOC Analyst

The Senior SOC Analyst will play a crucial role in enhancing security operations...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Birmingham
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
nttdata.com Logo
NTT DATA
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Must be able to obtain SC Clearance or already hold SC clearance
  • SIEM Expertise: Hands-on experience with at least two of the following: Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle
  • Strong knowledge of log formats, parsing, and normalization
  • Experience with KQL, SPL, AQL, or other SIEM query languages
  • Familiarity with scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation and enrichment
  • Deep understanding of threat detection, incident response, and cyber kill chain
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS frameworks
  • Strong verbal and written English communication
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, Defender, Chronicle)
  • Onboard and normalize log sources across cloud and on-prem environments
  • Develop and optimize analytical rules for threat detection, anomaly detection, and behavioural analysis
  • Design and implement incident response playbooks for various threat scenarios (e.g., phishing, lateral movement, data exfiltration)
  • Integrate playbooks with SOAR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Logic Apps, XSOAR) to automate triage and response
  • Continuously refine playbooks based on threat intelligence and incident feedback
  • Monitor and analyse security alerts and events to identify potential threats
  • Perform in-depth investigations and coordinate incident response activities
  • Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to enrich detection logic
  • Conduct threat modelling exercises using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, or Kill Chain
What we offer
What we offer
  • We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
  • Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people
  • We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options
Read More
Arrow Right

Data Architect

The Data Architect role involves leading the design and delivery of secure, clou...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
nttdata.com Logo
NTT DATA
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role
  • Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery
  • Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles
  • Experience working within UK Central Government or ALBs strongly preferred
  • Practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns
  • Cloud-native data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, and/or SageMaker (multi-platform experience advantageous)
  • Data lake and lakehouse architectures
  • Event-driven and streaming architectures
  • Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for UK Central Government departments
  • Combine architectural strategy with delivery oversight
  • Shape target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments
What we offer
What we offer
  • Tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities
  • Flexible work options
Read More
Arrow Right

Data Architect

We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
nttdata.com Logo
NTT DATA
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role
  • Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery
  • Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles
  • Experience working within UK Central Government or ALBs strongly preferred
  • Practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns
  • Cloud-native data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, and/or SageMaker (multi-platform experience advantageous)
  • Data lake and lakehouse architectures
  • Event-driven and streaming architectures
  • Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for UK Central Government departments
  • Combine architectural strategy with delivery oversight
  • Shape target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments
What we offer
What we offer
  • Tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities
  • Flexible work options
Read More
Arrow Right