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Lead DevOps Engineer

Employer
QinetiQ
Location
Malvern, Worcestershire
Closing date
30 Dec 2020

Job Details

About the role
At QinetiQ we are looking for a bright, enthusiastic Lead DevOps Engineer to be based in our Malvern offices.

What will I be doing?
Lead the packaging, configuration and deployment of IT&R software components within the Continuous Integration Environment (CIE), to enable emulation of system elements for future UK management of cryptographic devices and keys in an integrated 'system-of-systems' context. Lead the development and execution of test scripts as required to conduct experiments using the deployed software components, working with the Technical Lead and Software Design Authority to understand the experiment objectives and determine how these can best be met.

What do I need?
You’ll need to hold a degree in Computer science or engineering subject or demonstrable equivalent experience; Knowledge and experience of the initiatives that develop and facilitate the infrastructure and tooling and have a release engineering mindset to engage in and improve the life-cycle of services through deployment, operation and refinement.

Experience in the majority of the following areas would be desirable, but not essential:
• Hold or be eligible for SC clearance – is a must
• experience of software deployment in a virtual environment
• understanding of continuous integration and test in an Agile project
• competent at scripting for packaging, deployment, integration and test
• basic understanding of TCP/IP networking
• good experience with Linux administration
• experience with VMWare VSphere or similar virtual platform
• ansible
• terraform
• bash
• python
• py.test
• .deb packaging
• git / github



Lastly, you’ll be able to demonstrate good communication skills as you’ll be leading a team and influencing key stakeholders.

Why join us?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success for QinetiQ is the appetite for innovation, courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges and motivated people who work to deliver the best possible solutions to partners.

Joining QinetiQ offers an opportunity to work on highly technical cutting edge projects, enabling customers to protect, improve and advance their vital interests.

What’s in it for your?
• An excellent Salary
• Working for a recognised company with an excellent reputation
• Career development across a diverse International organisation
• Excellent benefits package including contributory pension, Life Cover, income protection and much more
• Working in a company who invest in their team (including certifications & subscriptions)
• You will be working within industry leading teams and people

QinetiQ comprises teams of dedicated people; experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets. We draw on our extensive technical knowledge and intellectual property to provide the know-how and support to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Our people make the critical difference to customers by providing unique approaches to problem solving. Why don’t you join some of the world’s finest scientific and technical minds and help us make tomorrow work today?

How to apply
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Company

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Life at QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation, courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems. 

Diversity and inclusion
Our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. With that goal in mind, we have Diversity & Inclusion Champions in all our businesses; employee-led networks; and a number of employee communication channels. In a diverse, inclusive environment, we can all achieve our potential.  

Adaptive Working

Flexible & hybrid working options
We understand our people have different needs when it comes to balancing work and life. With Adaptive Working, there’s the potential to work in the way that suits both you and QinetiQ best. We offer flexible working to enable you to work fewer days per week or have flexible start and finish times. 
Meanwhile, hybrid working means you could work remotely or partly on-site. All options are powered by digital technology and designed to balance individuals’ needs with those of teams and customers. 
The goal is to create an inclusive, collaborative and customer-focused culture where everyone can thrive. Find out more here.

Your wellbeing
Looking after the health and wellbeing of you and your family is our number one priority. As part of our Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy, we offer a host of services designed to support your wellbeing. They range from our Thrive app and Employee Assistance Programme to Mental Health First Aiders. Your wellbeing is critical to our collective and individual success. 

Rewards and benefits
In addition to global career progression and the opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting projects, we offer a wide range of rewards and recognition. Our highly competitive salaries come with a raft of benefits, from a performance-based Employee Incentive Scheme, to Thank Q, our global recognition scheme. There’s also a Share Incentive Plan, Life Assurance and Benefits+, our flexible benefits package. It’s all designed to make life easier for you and your family. 

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