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 and 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 locat