Northrop Grumman UK
DevOps Engineer
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DevOps Engineer
Lead DevOps Engineer
Salary & Location
- Salary: £75,000 - £112,000
- Location: London, Cheltenham, Manchester
- Clearance Required: Highest Level of UK Government Security Clearance
About Northrop Grumman UK & Defining Possible
At Northrop Grumman UK, your role is central to a team pushing the boundaries of innovation. This "Defining Possible" mindset fuels both customer solutions and your career growth, leaving a lasting impact on technology and your professional journey.
The Opportunity
This is not just a job; it’s a mission.
As Lead DevOps Engineer, you’ll be pivotal in designing, building, and maintaining robust CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) infrastructure—critical for our services.
- Self-driven
- Passionate about scalable, stable systems
- Work across multidisciplinary projects with real-world significance
- Lead your team through technical and delivery challenges
- Align solutions with customer needs
"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 at Northrop Grumman UK
Responsibilities
Core Delivery Leadership
- Own and define the team’s objectives, working closely with your Scrum Master to align delivery with customer requirements.
CI/CD Expertise
- Lead full CI/CD lifecycle, including:
- Requirements gathering & design
- Implementation & testing
- Deployment & optimisation
- Ensure seamless, automated workflows from code to production.
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Collaboration & Team Growth
- Partner with product, front-end development, and QA teams to ensure integrated, high-quality delivery.
- Mentor junior engineers to build capability and support career progression.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.
Requirements
Technical Skills & Experience
✔ 5+ years as a DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in:
- CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
- Containerisation & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Pulumi, or similar
- Cloud platforms: AWS (or related public/private clouds)
- Linux systems administration (or equivalent OS familiarity)
✔ Experience in troubleshooting production systems, including:
- Networking (at a high level)
- Server performance & scalability issues
- Application deploys
✔ Database awareness:
- Familiarity with SQL (RDBMS)
- Exposure to NoSQL platforms like Elasticsearch or MongoDB
Soft Skills & Mindset
🔹 Agile agility: Experience working in agile SDLC environments. 🔹 Leading with purpose: Ability to guide teams through challenges and align on goals. 🔹 Problem-solving: Strong analytical thinking and resilience in complex scenarios. 🔹 Proactive attitude: Thrive in a fast-paced mission-driven organisation.
We respect potential and curiosity—don’t fret if you don’t meet every requirement perfectly.
Security Clearance
⚠ Eligibility:
- Must be a British National for this clearance type.
- You must already hold the UK’s Highest Level of Government Security Clearance.
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📧 Need help with security checks? Contact our team: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
Benefits
🎯 Flexible work culture:
- Hybrid/homeline working
- Optional compressed fortnight option
💉 Wellbeing & healthcare:
- Private medical insurance
- Cash benefits for health-related expenses
💰 Financial & holiday flexibility:
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Performance-based bonuses
📚 Career growth:
- Specialist training programmes
- Mentorship & development support
Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?
A Mission Believe In
"Build a more secure and connected world" across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Our expertise impacts the UK and NATO, advancing intelligence, data technology, and national security.
A Community Where You Belong
- Employee Resource Groups to foster diversity and inclusion.
- Support for wellbeing and work-life balance.
Your Roots, Your Wings
Shape your career journey via:
- Diverse responsibilities & leadership opportunities.
- A professional environment that values your authentic self.
Next Steps
✅ Ready to apply? Submit your application online →
?? Unsure about commitment? Our team is happy to discuss further: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
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