Job DescriptionRole: DevOps Engineer Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either location)Clearance: Active SC Clearance requiredWork Type: Contract (3-6 months)OverviewWe are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWSDevelop and manage Infrastructure as Code using TerraformSupport and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and AirflowCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutionsImplement CI/CD pipelines using GitLabContainerise applications and services using DockerConduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability managementWork with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and developmentKey Skills andamp; ExperienceStrong experience with AWS servicesExpertise in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)Hands-on experience with:Apache SparkPythonApache AirflowDockerGitLab CI/CDExperience with security scanning tools such as:TrivyTrend MicroWiz (or similar)Knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestrationFamiliarity with Jupyter NotebooksExperience working in secure/public sector environmentsWorking ArrangementManchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (60% per week to onsite on either l