Position Description
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to lead Kubernetes deployments across a variety of platforms. This hybrid role based in Leatherhead requires UK Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
The position offers a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) making you a CGI Partner.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Lead Kubernetes deployments, automate CI/CD pipelines, implement security best practices, monitor performance, and mentor junior engineers.
What You'll Do:
- Kubernetes Management: Oversee and manage Kubernetes platforms for both development and production environments.
- Multi-Platform Deployment: Deploy and support Kubernetes on platforms including RKE2, EKS, Tanzu, and OpenShift.
- CI/CD Pipeline Automation: Automate and monitor CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
- Security Leadership: Implement and monitor security best practices to ensure our infrastructure is resilient and secure.
- Performance Monitoring: Keep a close eye on performance metrics across all nodes and proactively address issues.
- Team Mentorship: Collaborate with senior technical leads and mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise in DevOps and Kubernetes.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
- DevOps Expertise: Proven experience in a DevOps environment with strong command of Linux and container platforms.
- Kubernetes Know-How: Deep technical understanding of Kubernetes and experience with various Kubernetes distributions (K8S, K3S, EKS, AKS, RKE2, OpenShift).
- Infrastructure Savvy: Solid background in infrastructure management, virtualization, and network configuration.
- Security Focused: Familiarity with security best practices, including working in environments with security air gaps.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with a flexible, innovative mindset to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Bonus Skills:
- Proficiency with GitLab and Jenkins.
- Experience in using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation to streamline infrastructure automation.